Unisub - Medes Islands
The team at Unisub feels like coming home, especially if you’re into the Medes Islands. They've been here since 1965, practically inventing diving in L'Estartit, and that legacy shows in their easy competence. We love how they balance serious diving with a relaxed, family-run vibe, making them our go-to for experiencing the Medes' unique character. What makes Unisub really special is their deep understanding of the local waters. They know the Medes Islands like their own backyard, which is crucial when navigating its protected sites. We’ve found their guides are particularly good at finding the quieter corners even when the main sites are busy, pointing out the elusive scorpionfish tucked into a crevice or the resident barracuda patrolling the pinnacles. Their refresh dives are genuinely helpful, not just a formality, easing you back into buoyancy before hitting a deep wall. If you’re looking to really connect with the Medes Islands and dive with people who live and breathe its rhythm, Unisub is our top pick.
- Location
- Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.054432, 3.205933
- Phone
- +34972751768
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.unisub.es/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Bautizo, PADI Open Water Diver, Refresh (inmersión de refresco), Advanced Courses, Professional Courses, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Buoyancy, PADI Deep Diver, Snorkeling, Apnea
- Address
- 10, Passeig Maritim, L'Estartit, 17258
- Languages
- Español, English, Català, Français
Dive Sites Near Unisub
Unisub 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