What level of diving experience is required for El Santuario?

El Santuario is rated intermediate with depths of 18–30 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at El Santuario?

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

What is the best time to dive El Santuario?

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

Where is El Santuario located?

El Santuario is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5570, 2.5090).

El Santuario

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainIntermediate

Depth18m - 30m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyIntermediate

Description

El Santuario is one of the deeper Posidonia sites at 18-30 meters, featuring large boulders creating cathedral-like passages. Dense Mediterranean reef life includes groupers, conger eels, and red gorgonian fans on the deeper walls.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth12–24mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

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

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 0.53 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.55 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.