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    Medes Islands, Spain

    Underwater path for snorkelling

    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 - Underwater path for snorkelling 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

    The Underwater Path in the Medes Islands is a proper treat, even for us jaded divers. Forget about hauling all your gear, this one is pure snorkel bliss. You follow a series of buoys, each with an underwater information plaque, which sounds a bit touristy, but it actually works. We love that it pushes you to slow down, to really look. Visibility here can be twenty meters on a good day, and the sunlight filters through the water, making the seagrass meadows shimmer. You’ll definitely spot thick clumps of Mediterranean tapeweed swaying in the gentle current, and it's a fantastic place to observe common octopuses peering out from crevices. Keep an eye out for the yellow-legged gulls circling above; they’re often a clue to where the fish are. We often see sand stars spread out on the seabed, their arms perfectly camouflaged. It's not a deep thrill, but rather a gentle exploration, perfectly suited for families or anyone who wants a relaxed peek into the Medes' marine life without the faff of a full dive. Go early to beat the crowds, or later in the afternoon when the light is softer.

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    Underwater path for snorkelling Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Underwater path for snorkelling, 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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