Faro Cala Gat

Catalan mountainous reef with abundant fish

Shore Access
9m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located at the foot of the lighthouse at Cala Gat, offering a unique mountainous underwater landscape with often excellent visibility. Navigating the site involves exploring the large boulders along the edge of the reef, which features an indentation towards the lighthouse, also known as Barracuda Bay. The site is part of a nature reserve, contributing to its pristine condition and diverse marine life.

The diverse marine life includes large schools of fish, attracted to the reef's structure and abundance of food. You can expect to see various fish species, possibly including those commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea. The rocky landscape also provides habitats for smaller invertebrates and crustaceans. The specific species present might vary with the season and water conditions.

The best time to visit is likely during the warmer months (spring, summer, and early autumn) when water temperatures are more comfortable and visibility is typically better. However, conditions can be variable, so checking weather forecasts and sea conditions before diving is advisable. For both divers and freedivers, remember to maintain a safe distance from the reef structure to avoid damage, and always dive within your limits, paying attention to any changes in water currents.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

coral reefwall divefishspaincala ratjada

Marine Life

Various fish speciesCrustaceansInvertebrates

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Moderate depth and potential currents.

Hazards:
strong currents
Current Strength:

Mild

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