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Illes Formigues

Costa Brava, Spain
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Rocky islets with vibrant canyons and diverse Mediterranean marine life.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
45m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is an archipelago of small, rocky islets renowned for its spectacular underwater topography. Divers can explore a maze of canyons, tunnels, and walls covered in vibrant red gorgonians. The area teems with typical Mediterranean life, offering a dynamic and scenic experience for all diver levels.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wall divecavernswim-throughgorgonian forestrocky reefbeginner friendlywide angle photography

Marine Life

GrouperMoray eelOctopusBarracudaScorpionfishNudibranchRed gorgonianBreamWrasseSpiny lobster

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow areas for beginners and deeper walls/canyons for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepthcurrent
Current Strength:

Variable

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