What level of diving experience is required for El Gruñón?

El Gruñón is rated intermediate with depths of 15–28 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at El Gruñón?

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

What is the best time to dive El Gruñón?

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

Where is El Gruñón located?

El Gruñón is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5600, 2.5080).

El Gruñón

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainIntermediate

Depth15m - 28m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyIntermediate

Description

El Gruñón features a rocky pinnacle at 15-28 meters covered in encrusting sponges and small gorgonian fans. Named for the grunt fish (gruñón) that school here, the site also hosts barracuda and large moray eels.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth10–20mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

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

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 0.59 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.62 km

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Live conditionsCalm

0.4m

Wave height · Overcast

Next 24 hoursnow

Water

22°C

Air

18°C

Wind

8km/h

ENE

Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes

Swell

0.4 m

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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.