Medes Islands, Spain

    Les Quairolles

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Les Quairolles offers some of Medes Islands's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Les Quairolles? Oh, we love Les Quairolles. It's not the deepest site out there, but it always delivers something interesting. For us, it’s all about the topography – those intricate rock formations, swim-throughs, and little caves. You can spend a whole dive just exploring the cracks and crevices, spotting critters tucked away. We’ve found everything from shy octopus peeking out to moray eels slithering through the shadows. What really sells us on Les Quairolles, though, is the light. On a sunny day, the way the light filters down through the water, bouncing off the rocks, creates these incredible ethereal beams. It’s absolutely captivating. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light is usually at its best then, and the boat traffic is a bit lighter. It’s a site that suits divers who appreciate detailed exploration over big pelagics, though we have seen a few moonfish cruise by on occasion. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff, too – the nudibranchs here can be quite vibrant.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les Quairolles

    Les Quairolles Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Les Quairolles, 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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