G.P.E.S.
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - G.P.E.S. offers some of Medes Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
G.P.E.S. is one of those Mediterranean dives we keep coming back to. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped in the sheer density of it all. Schools of salema shimmer like liquid chrome, and the sheer number of damsel fish is genuinely startling; they just blanket the rocks. It’s the kind of site where you want to go slow, poke around, and properly absorb the details. We love the walls here, particularly where the red coral catches the light, a deep, rich hue against the blues. Keep your eyes peeled for the little guys – we’ve had good luck spotting red snapping shrimp tucked into crevices and those fascinating sand masons building their tubes. If you're patient, you might even catch a glimpse of the Glycerine Worm, a real treat. This site is fantastic for macro photographers or anyone who just enjoys a relaxed dive with plenty to discover. Our tip? Go in the morning before any afternoon breezes kick up and make the boat ride choppier.
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G.P.E.S.
La Calanque
Le Brusc Plongée
Bubble Diving
Balanea
Atoll Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for G.P.E.S.
G.P.E.S. Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for G.P.E.S., sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
69°F · Range: 17.4–22.8°C
Current Speed
9.85 cm/s
Direction: SW (246°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.182 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
38.21 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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