What level of diving experience is required for El Curioso?

El Curioso is rated beginner with depths of 10–20 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at El Curioso?

At El Curioso, divers commonly encounter: Octopus, Moray Eels, Nudibranchs, Scorpionfish, Sea Bream, Barracuda.

What is the best time to dive El Curioso?

The best time to dive El Curioso is: May to October.

Where is El Curioso located?

El Curioso is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5580, 2.5120).

El Curioso

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainBeginner

Depth10m - 20m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyBeginner

Description

El Curioso is a beginner-friendly reef at 10-20 meters with large boulders creating sheltered areas where octopus, moray eels, and schools of sea bream are reliably observed. The calm conditions make it ideal for training dives.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth20–30mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

Dive El Curioso with one of these PADI or SSI certified centers within 20 km.

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 0.8 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.83 km

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Maresme

Live conditionsCalm

0.5m

Wave height · Overcast

Next 24 hoursnow

Water

22°C

Air

19°C

Wind

11km/h

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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.