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Sèche à l'Huile (les Sardinaux)

Sèche à l'Huile, or les Sardinaux, is one of our favourite deep dives in the Medes. It’s a submerged seamount, basically a big rock rising from the deep, but it's the shape of it that we love – like a giant's thumb pointing up. Drop down, and you quickly hit the thermocline, often around 20 metres, where the light changes and the water cools. We've spent many a dive here just circling the seamount, letting the currents (which can be respectable, so keep an eye on your guide) carry us past the gorgeous pink sea fans. They really carpet the deeper sections. Look closer, and you'll spot common dolphins passing by in the blue, sometimes just a fleeting shadow, other times a whole pod. It's an easy drift, though you need to be comfortable with depth and understand potential currents. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light filters through the water beautifully then, illuminating the deeper walls. Keep an eye out for the razorbacks, they’re often spotted here, ghosting along the bottom. It’s a dive that rewards a slow pace and a keen eye, perfect for those who appreciate the quieter drama of the deep Med.