

Best for advanced divers, 13-32m, shore entry, moderate current.
Barda de l'Illa Negra is a shore-entry reef dive located in the Medes Islands, Spain. The site features a reef profile extending from 13 to 32 metres in depth. Due to the significant depth and moderate currents, this site is suitable only for advanced divers. Conditions can shift quickly, requiring careful navigation and monitoring of air consumption. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13 and 22 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, European common cuttlefish, various wrasses, and several species of nudibranchs and crustaceans.
41.94424, 3.22903
Check current conditions before committing to the dive, as the combination of significant depth and strong current can make this site considerably more demanding than a straightforward reef profile suggests. A dive shop is available nearby, so use it to get a local briefing on the day's conditions.
Located near Cap de Begur, accessible by boat from Playa de Aiguablava.
Recorded at this site
Depth
13-32m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-22°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, European common cuttlefish, wrasses, and various nudibranchs and crustaceans.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth of 32 metres and the presence of moderate currents.
The reef profile at Barda de l'Illa Negra ranges from 13 to 32 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
This site is classified as a dive for advanced divers due to its depth and current conditions, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Barda de l'Illa Negra in Begur requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Barda de l'Illa Negra in Begur. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 22°C.
Expect moderate currents at Barda de l'Illa Negra in Begur. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.