The seabed around l'Escala is very interesting for those keen on this sport. The relatively shallow waters around l’Escala mean that there is a great variety of marine life to be found at a depth of only 25 metres.
The sea bed around l'Escala is very interesting. The location between two marine reserves ( Medes Islands and Cap de Creus) and the limestone formations of the Montgrí mountain range mean that the waters of l’Escala are shallow, and there is a great variety of marine life at a depth of only 25 metres. You can discover the archaeological remains of the ancient port of Empúries or visit beautiful caves, or the sunken ships such as the Constantin /Cotentin or Marmoler .
The diving centres of l’Escala are fully equipped. They all have facilities for cleaning and renting equipment, boats for making excursions and a full range of training sessions and activities: Baptism, the Open Water Driver, Advance OW, Rescue and Medical First Response.
Diving areas from Montgrí to the Medes islands L’Escala has over 40 diving areas, which are only accessible by boat. Their base port is l’Escala, and all the businesses can offer accompaniment.
Diving areas from Montgrí to the Medes islands L’Escala has more than 15 spots for diving and snorkelling, many of which can be reached on foot from the beaches.
We recommend:
Port del Rei > Coast > Snorkelling > Diving > Minimum depth 6 metres > Maximum depth 20 metres
Punta del Xeric > Wall > Diving > Minimum depth 18 metres > Maximum depth 25 metres
Punta del Bau > Wall > Diving > Minimum depth 16 metres > Maximum depth 25 metres
Cova del Dofí > Caves > Diving > Minimum depth 12 metres > Maximum depth 28 metres
Trencabraços > Wall, caves > Diving > Minimum depth 14 metres > Maximum depth 28 metres
Les Cambres > Wall, caves > Diving > Minimum depth 6 metres > Maximum depth 20 metres
La Xinxa > Low (Dry) > Snorkelling > Diving > Minimum depth 6 metres > Maximum depth 15 metres
La Punta Grossa > Wall > Diving > Minimum depth 12 metres > Maximum depth 25 metres
Punta del Ferro > Coast > Snorkelling > Diving > Minimum depth 8 metres > Maximum depth 22 metres
Illa Mateua > Coast > Snorkelling > Diving > Minimum depth 4 metres > Maximum depth 14 metres
Constatin /Cotentin > Sunken ship > Snorkelling > Diving > Minimum depth 8 metres > Maximum depth 12 metres
Punta dels 5 Sous > Wall > Diving > Minimum depth 8 metres > Maximum depth 22 metres
other snorkelling areas: L’Aspre (located at the Beach), L’Olla, El Cargol, La Creu and Moll Grec (the Greek Dock).