

Best for beginner divers, 1-6m, shore entry, mild current.
Cala Forn is a sheltered cove on the Costa Brava featuring a sandy central seabed flanked by rocky reefs. This site is well-suited for beginners and snorkellers due to its protected nature, which typically results in calm surface conditions. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Access is via the shore, and the site offers facilities including parking, showers, and toilets. Visibility generally ranges between 10 and 20 metres, with mild currents. Typical dives last approximately 30 minutes. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally, ranging from 14C in winter to 27C in August.
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The cove features a beach bar with food and service that is popular with visitors.
Access by car via the N-340 road or A-7 motorway (exit 39). By train via the Tarragona-Tortosa line to Ametlla de Mar station. By interurban bus.
No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depths and protected, calm conditions.
The depth ranges from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Cala Forn is a shore access site.
Yes, Cala Forn is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala Forn in L Ametlla de Mar. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 27°C.
Cala Forn in L Ametlla de Mar typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cala Forn in L Ametlla de Mar typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.