What level of diving experience is required for El Trompo?

El Trompo is rated intermediate with depths of 15–26 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at El Trompo?

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

What is the best time to dive El Trompo?

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

Where is El Trompo located?

El Trompo is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5540, 2.5150).

El Trompo

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainIntermediate

Depth15m - 26m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyIntermediate

Description

El Trompo is a cone-shaped rocky pinnacle rising from 26 meters to 15 meters, its summit covered in sea fans and its base sheltering large conger eels. The current exposure attracts schools of barracuda and dentex.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth15–25mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

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

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 1.07 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.87 km

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Live conditionsCalm

0.4m

Wave height · Overcast

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

8km/h

ENE

Swell

0.4 m

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