What level of diving experience is required for El Peque?

El Peque is rated beginner with depths of 8–18 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at El Peque?

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

What is the best time to dive El Peque?

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

Where is El Peque located?

El Peque is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5610, 2.5060).

El Peque

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainBeginner

Depth8m - 18m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyBeginner

Description

El Peque is the shallowest boat dive on the Posidonia circuit — a rocky reef at 8-18 meters perfect for beginners, baptism dives, and underwater photography. Seahorses and pipefish hide in the posidonia seagrass beds.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth12–25mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

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

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 0.57 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.52 km

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Maresme

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.