

Best for beginner divers, 10-12m, shore entry.
Calafat Playa is a shore-entry dive site on the Costa Brava featuring a mix of reef and seagrass habitats. Suitable for beginners, the site maintains an average depth of 11 metres, ranging between 10 and 12 metres. Visibility is variable, fluctuating between 5 and 30 metres depending on local conditions. Divers should exercise caution during entry due to the presence of sea urchins and sharp rocks. Maintaining buoyancy control is recommended to avoid entanglement in the seagrass beds. The site is well-supported with on-site facilities including parking, showers, toilets, a cafe, and first aid, making it a convenient location for a relaxed 50-minute dive.
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Watch where you place your hands and fins: sea urchins are common along the reef and rocks, and some areas carry an entanglement risk near the seagrass. The site has parking, showers, toilets, a cafe, and first aid on site, so it is a relaxed, well-supported dive with no need to carry extra supplies.
The site is located in the municipality of L'Ametlla de Mar, with access via boat or beach departure.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-12m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is well-suited to newly certified open water divers, offering a manageable depth and no significant currents.
The site has an average depth of 11 metres, with a range of 10 to 12 metres.
Calafat Playa is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should watch for sea urchins and sharp rocks during entry. Additionally, there is an entanglement risk in the seagrass, so good buoyancy control is required.
The site provides parking, showers, toilets, a cafe, and first aid.
Diving at Calafat Playa in L'Ametlla de Mar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Calafat Playa in L'Ametlla de Mar. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
Visibility at Calafat Playa in L'Ametlla de Mar typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.