

Best for intermediate divers, shore entry, mild current.
Cala de l'Illot is a diverse marine site in the Costa Brava featuring a small island connected to the shore by a sandbar. The underwater topography is varied, offering a combination of reef structures, caves, and drop-offs, along with seagrass meadows. Accessible via the GR-92 coastal path, this shore entry site is suitable for intermediate divers and provides excellent conditions for snorkelling. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally, ranging from 14C in the winter months to 27C in August. Divers and snorkellers should expect mild currents while exploring the crevices and varied terrain surrounding the island.
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L'Illot is a small rocky island that can be reached by swimming and, when the tide is low, you can even walk to it.
Leave your vehicle on a nearby road and walk about 5 kilometres along trails through pine woods and past cliffs, following the route of the GR-92 Mediterranean long-distance footpath.
No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-27°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is highly rated for snorkelling, offering a 5/5 rating for the activity.
Access to the water is via a shore entry.
This site is recommended for intermediate divers.
The site experiences mild currents, with water temperatures varying between 14C and 27C throughout the year.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala de l'Illot in L Ametlla de Mar. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 27°C.
Cala de l'Illot in L Ametlla de Mar is excellent for snorkelling with a rating of 5 out of 5.