What level of diving experience is required for El Trencat?

El Trencat is rated intermediate with depths of 12–24 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at El Trencat?

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

What is the best time to dive El Trencat?

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

Where is El Trencat located?

El Trencat is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5550, 2.5130).

El Trencat

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainIntermediate

Depth12m - 24m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyIntermediate

Description

El Trencat (The Broken) is a fractured rocky reef at 12-24 meters where large boulders have split apart creating narrow swim-throughs. Moray eels, lobsters, and nudibranchs inhabit the cracks and crevices.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth15–25mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

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

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 0.88 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.76 km

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Live conditionsCalm

0.4m

Wave height · Partly cloudy night

Next 24 hoursnow

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.

Water

22°C

Air

18°C

Wind

5km/h

NNW

Swell

0.4 m

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