Stollis Divecenter - Medes Islands
The team at Stollis Divecenter are the kind of people you want to dive with. They’re no-nonsense, incredibly welcoming, and run a super efficient operation right on the jetty in L’Estartit. We love that you’re straight onto the boat and out to the Medes Islands in minutes, which means more time underwater. Stollis is ideal if you’re looking for a relaxed, family-friendly vibe and easy access to the marine park. Their boats are spacious, and we’ve always found the guides to be attentive and genuinely enthusiastic about the local marine life. Our favourite dives here are the caves, especially La Vaca, where the light plays through the openings, illuminating schools of huge barracuda. On the outside reefs, look for the enormous groupers that cruise the walls; they’re surprisingly curious. We’d suggest going early in the morning to beat the crowds, particularly in summer. The visibility averages 15-20 metres, and the water is warmest in late summer, hitting around 25°C. You might encounter some mild currents, but nothing too challenging.
- Location
- Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 41.918182, 3.208829
- Phone
- +34 972 62 00 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://stollis-divebase.com
- Courses
- try-dives, dive-courses, DSD
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 26, Passeig del Mar, Tamariu, 17212
- Languages
- German, English, Spanish, French
Dive Sites Near Stollis Divecenter
Stollis Divecenter provides access to 15 dive sites in Medes Islands.
- Abyss Garden (wreck)
- Aiguablava
- Aigua Xelida - 10-30m (reef)
- Amphores du frioul
- Andromède
- ANGELA - 8m (wreck)
- Arche du plannier - 10-30m (cave)
- Arroyo
- Atoll Plongée (reef)
- AUDIERNE - 16m (wreck)
- Badia de Tamariu - 5-25m (reef)
- Barda de Fitor (wall)
- Barda de l'Illa Negra (wall)
- Barda de Pere el Flaquer (wall)
- BARTOLO - 28m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Medes Islands
Best Time to Dive in Medes Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Medes Islands occur in August, averaging 23.1°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 13.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 14.1°C
- February: 13.3°C
- March: 13.5°C
- April: 14.4°C
- May: 16.8°C
- June: 20.5°C
- July: 22.7°C
- August: 23.1°C
- September: 21.6°C
- October: 19.4°C
- November: 17.3°C
- December: 15.0°C
Marine Life in Medes Islands
Home to 78 recorded species including 56 reef fish, 8 sharks & rays, 5 octopus & squid, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
- Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
- Capelin (Trisopterus capelanus) - Reef Fish
- grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
- Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
- Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic Spotted Flounder (Citharus linguatula) - Reef Fish
- dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
- Thornback skate (Raja clavata) - Sharks & Rays
- Mullet (Mullus barbatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Medes Islands
Based on average water temperature of 17.6°C, currents 14 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 18°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories