la Pota del Llop
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.
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
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to la Pota del Llop
Dive shops near la Pota del Llop
Nautica Borrat
Diving Center La Sirena
Costa Brava Divers
Unisub
Aqua Sports
MedAqua - Kayak Snorkeling
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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)
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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