la Pedrosa - Medes Islands

Pedrosa is one of those Medes sites that always delivers. We’ve seen it on calm, sunny days when the light just streams through the gorgonians, and on choppier ones where you really appreciate the protection of the rock. Drop down the mooring line and you’re immediately enveloped by the schooling fish – usually dense clouds of barracuda or gleaming silver jacks. We love the way the reef here is so sculpted, full of overhangs and crevices that just beg to be explored. Peer inside and you’ll often spot a sleepy brown comber or a flash of scarlet coral. Keep an eye out in the blue too; we’ve had some cracking encounters with common eagle rays here, gliding past like silent shadows. What makes Pedrosa special, beyond the sheer number of species, is how accessible it feels. Even on busy days, you can find a quiet nook to observe a seahorse clinging to seagrass, or watch for the elusive red band-fish darting between rocks. This is a site for divers who appreciate details, but also for those who just want to soak in the general buzz of a healthy Mediterranean reef. Our tip: go slow, check every crevice, and remember to look up. You might just spot a loggerhead turtle cruising overhead.

Location: Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 42.073430, 3.204838
Type: reef
Maximum Depth: 10-25m

Marine Protected Area: El Montgrí-Les Medes-El Baix Ter

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

Nearest Dive Centres to la Pedrosa

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 Species

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
Pollock (Trachurus trachurus) - Reef Fish
lesser argentine (Argentina sphyraena) - Reef Fish
conger (Conger conger) - Reef Fish
Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) - Reef Fish
Red Band-fish (Cepola macrophthalma) - Reef Fish
Gurnard (Trigla lyra) - Reef Fish
Soldier (Chelidonichthys cuculus) - Reef Fish
Jac (Helicolenus dactylopterus) - Reef Fish
Norway Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) - Crabs & Lobsters

Recommended Packing List for la Pedrosa

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