What level of diving experience is required for El Tortu?

El Tortu 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 Tortu?

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

What is the best time to dive El Tortu?

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

Where is El Tortu located?

El Tortu is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5630, 2.5070).

El Tortu

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainBeginner

Depth10m - 20m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyBeginner

Description

El Tortu is named for the sea turtles occasionally spotted here — a gentle rocky slope at 10-20 meters with posidonia meadows, octopus, and abundant small reef fish. Excellent for relaxed exploration.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth10–18mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

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

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 0.81 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.69 km

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Live conditionsCalm

0.4m

Wave height · Overcast

Next 24 hoursnow

Water

22°C

Air

21°C

Wind

12km/h

SSE

Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes

Swell

0.3 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.