Punta des Plom (Buceig)
Protected Area
Muntanyes de Begur
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Punta des Plom (Buceig) offers some of Medes Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
Punta des Plom, or Buceig as the locals call it, is a Medes Islands classic, and for good reason. It’s got that quintessential Medes feel: big swim-throughs, sunlight shafts, and a proper sense of adventure. We love dropping down into the cave, a wide-mouthed affair that’s more like a cavern, where the light plays tricks on the deeper sections. Keep an eye out for the Spotted Dragonets here, they’re often tucked into the sand patches just inside the entrance, and we’ve had good luck spotting Red Band-fish too. The reef itself is a riot of colour in places, especially the Sunset cup corals, which absolutely glow under your torch. You’ll find plenty of Bass cruising by, and Triggerfish are common. For the macro enthusiasts, the Stout Bobtail Squid can be a delightful find in the quieter corners. We’d suggest going in the late morning, the sun angle really brings out the best in the cave's light show. This site is a brilliant choice for anyone who enjoys a bit of overhead environment without anything too challenging, and it offers great opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.
Typical Punta des Plom (Buceig) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Punta des Plom (Buceig)
Dive shops near Punta des Plom (Buceig)
Begur Dive
Stollis Divecenter
Oceansub-Estartit
Calypso Diving
El Rei del Mar
Dive Shop Poseidon
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta des Plom (Buceig)
Punta des Plom (Buceig) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta des Plom (Buceig), 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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