SubLimits Diving Center - Medes Islands
SubLimits Diving Center is right there in the thick of it, ideally placed for hitting the Medes Islands. We appreciate a dive shop that knows its local waters inside and out, and these folks have been guiding divers around the archipelago for years. They run regular trips to the reserve, so if you're keen on exploring the tunnels and grouper-filled caves the Medes are known for, they've got you covered. It's a solid, reliable choice for anyone wanting a straightforward, well-organised dive day exploring the region's protected sites.
- Location
- Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 41.781048, 3.036930
- Phone
- +34650707047
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.sublimits.com/
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- yes
- Address
- Carrer de Cristòfol Colom, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 17220
Dive Sites Near SubLimits Diving Center
SubLimits Diving Center 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