

Best for beginner divers, 1-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Cala Xelín is a pebble beach cove located in the Costa Brava, Spain. This reef site features a rocky seabed that begins immediately at the shoreline, allowing for direct entry. It is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 15 metres and an average depth of 8 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Divers should be aware of potential surf at the entry point. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 14C in the winter months to 26C in August, with this cove noted for having some of the coldest waters in the municipality. Facilities include parking and showers.
40.89552, 0.81832
The cove is a popular spot but is not usually overcrowded.
Accessible on foot or by car from the N-340 main road via the Les Tres Cales residential estate or from the A-7 motorway (Exit 39 L'Ametlla de Mar).
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 8 metres.
The depth ranges from 1 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Cala Xelín is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres, though surf may be present at the entry.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala Xelín in L Ametlla de Mar. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.