

Best for beginner divers, shore entry.
Cala de la Creu is an urban cove in the Medes Islands, Spain, featuring traditional fishing huts and a rocky seabed. The site offers shore access to seagrass meadows, making it suitable for beginners. Snorkellers can observe a variety of marine life, including common wrasses, bream, and white seabream. Less frequently, visitors may encounter Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, comber, striped red mullet, and the splendid elysia. Other inhabitants include crabs, hermit crabs, and the occasional barrel jellyfish. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 13C in February to 24C in August, providing a varied environment for coastal exploration.
42.12710, 3.12940
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-24°C
Snorkellers frequently encounter wrasses, bream, white seabream, and crabs. Less common sightings include Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, splendid elysia, two-banded seabream, castagnole, barrel jellyfish, comber, hermit crabs, striped red mullet, and tompot blenny.
Yes, Cala de la Creu is rated as suitable for beginners.
The site is accessed directly from the shore.
Yes, this site is designated for snorkelling with a rating of 3 out of 5.
Water temperatures range from 13C in February to 24C in August, with an annual average variation between 13C and 24C.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cala de la Creu in L Escala. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 24°C.