15-35m
    Medes Islands, Spain
    Islas Medas

    la Pota del Llop

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Protected Area

    Islas Medas

    Why dive here

    With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - la Pota del Llop offers some of Medes Islands's richest wall diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 77+ species recorded
    Water14-24°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-35m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    La Pota del Llop. Even the name, "wolf's paw," suggests something a little wild, and it delivers. We love this site for its sheer wall diving, a real vertical playground that just drops away into the blue. It’s a sensory overload, really. As you descend, the light shifts, fading from the bright Mediterranean turquoise to a deeper, more profound blue. We've spent entire dives just tracking the red coral, watching the polyps extend their delicate white arms into the current. It’s a fantastic spot for macro, our favourite part. Keep your eyes peeled on those crevices and underhangs. We’ve had incredible luck finding pink cuttlefish nestled in the rocky ledges and even spotted a seahorse once, clinging to a gorgonian – a genuinely rare treat around here. Look for the electric glow of light-bulb sea squirts, they really pop against the darker rock. Dive it slow, stick to the wall, and let your eyes adjust. You’ll be rewarded with sights like the distinctive marbled goby or the elusive Cadenat's rockfish peeking out from their rocky hideouts. This is a site for divers who appreciate the finer details, who don't need pelagics to be captivated.

    Typical la Pota del Llop Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for la Pota del Llop

    la Pota del Llop Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for la Pota del Llop, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)

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    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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