Roca Montiell
Protected Area
Litoral del Baix Empordà
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Roca Montiell offers some of Medes Islands's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
Roca Montiell stands out for us in the Medes Islands. It’s not about grand vistas here, but the subtleties. We love drifting along the wall, eyes peeled for the little guys. Keep an eye on the rock formations themselves, especially the cracks and crevices where you might spot a Pearlfish peeking out, or even a nursehound curled up in a corner. The Anglers are particularly good at camouflage here, blending perfectly with the rocks. This is a site for the patient diver, for those who appreciate the hunt for the less common. You'll find yourself slowly scanning the Mediterranean tapeweed beds for a Dark Tonguefish or a Bastard Sole. We've even been lucky enough to see loggerhead turtles gliding by on occasion. Roca Montiell rewards a slow pace, letting you really sink into the environment. If you're into macro life and unusual finds, this is definitely one to put on your list.
Typical Roca Montiell 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.
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Dive shops near Roca Montiell
Stollis Divecenter
Begur Dive
Palamós Dive Center
Gi Dive Store
Diver Sub
Oceansub-Estartit
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Roca Montiell
Roca Montiell Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Roca Montiell, 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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