Illes Medes
The Medes Islands Natural Reserve is the par excellence destination for divers from all over the world. These seven islands form part of one of the most important marine reserves in the western Mediterranean and there are 13 diving centres in L’Estartit and more in nearby ports such as L’Escala. They offer diving, snorkelling and freediving designed to give you the chance to admire the huge gorgonians, the Neptune grass meadows and the enormous variety and quantity of fish.
And for those who do not want to get wet there are various glass bottom boat trips and other nautical activities on offer.
For beginners
Diving in the Medes Islands is regulated to protect and conserve the sea bed, and so a diving permit is required for this activity. For the same reasons, “sea baptisms” and training for beginners are not allowed here, but debutants can enjoy a highly recommended and unique guided snorkelling experience, during which you will marvel at the amount and size of the fish and other species that hide in the rocks and Neptune grass meadows.
For scuba divers
For unique sensations and unforgettable impressions, dive down to the rocky sea beds where you will see groupers weighing more than 30 kilos, schools of fish, underwater tunnels and stunningly beautiful coves carpeted with gorgonians and you will discover unbeatable diving spots like Vaca and Dofí.
The experienced scuba diver can also do exploratory freediving excursions. Divers from all over the world come to discover the privileged diving sites of the Costa Brava’s Medes Islands.
And after your dive
The Medes Islands are part of the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park. This extensive marine-terrestrial protected zone is of enormous environmental interest and the wide range of activities on offer there, including bike rides, horse rides, bird-watching excursions and walks, are designed to help you explore it. The dunes, wetlands, the mouth of the river and the fields of fruit trees are all a must for nature lovers.