What level of diving experience is required for L'Escala - Cala Montgó?

L'Escala - Cala Montgó is rated beginner with depths of 3–18 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at L'Escala - Cala Montgó?

At L'Escala - Cala Montgó, divers commonly encounter: Octopus, Seahorses, Nudibranchs, Sea Bream.

What is the best time to dive L'Escala - Cala Montgó?

The best time to dive L'Escala - Cala Montgó is: April to November.

Where is L'Escala - Cala Montgó located?

L'Escala - Cala Montgó is located in Spain, in the Costa Brava region (coordinates: 42.1050, 3.1520).

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L'Escala - Cala Montgó Diving - Costa Brava, Spain | DivePlanner Pro

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L'Escala - Cala Montgó

L'Escala - Cala Montgó

Costa Brava, 🇪🇸 SpainBeginner

Depth3m - 18m

Best seasonApril to November

DifficultyBeginner

Description

Cala Montgó near L'Escala is one of the Costa Brava's best shore dives — a sheltered bay with large posidonia seagrass meadows hosting seahorses, nudibranchs, and octopus in shallow water (3-18m). Excellent for beginners, night dives, and underwater photography.

Marine life

Octopus Seahorses Nudibranchs Sea Bream

Map

depth15–45mBarracudaEagle Rays+2

Catalonia

📍 6.27 km

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Costa Brava

Live conditionsModerate

1.0m

Wave height · Overcast

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Water

21°C

Air

18°C

Wind

19km/h

NNW

Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes

Diver Reviews

March 2024

Visibility: 25 mMild current

Manta RayGreen Turtlereef-shark

Absolutely stunning dive site. The visibility was exceptional and we spotted several species we had never seen before. Will definitely come back.

Swell

0.4 m

November 2023

Visibility: 18 mModerate current

Hammerhead SharkEagle Ray

Great spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.

July 2023

Visibility: 30 mNo current

Whale SharkManta Ray

One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.