

Best for intermediate divers, 9-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Canons De Tamariu is a reef and canyon site located in the Medes Islands, Spain. The site features depths ranging from 9 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 8 and 20 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes common sightings of wrasses, scorpionfish, flatworms, and Cratena slugs. Uncommon species such as Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, common octopus, conger eel, snake eel, tricolor doris, gurnard, and flying gurnard are also present, alongside rare observations of marbled electric ray and white-spotted octopus. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers.
41.91650, 3.21150
The north wall is the most beautifully vegetated part of the site.
The site is reached by boat. Descend via the anchor line to the reef roof.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-25m
Visibility
8-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jun, Aug
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, scorpionfish, flatworms, and Cratena slugs. Less frequently, you may spot Mediterranean moray, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, conger eel, snake eel, tricolor doris, gurnard, and flying gurnard, with rare sightings of marbled electric ray and white-spotted octopus.
No, Canons De Tamariu is classified as an intermediate dive site.
The site ranges from 9 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Water temperatures range from 13C in February to 23C in August.
Diving at Canons De Tamariu in Tamariu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Canons De Tamariu in Tamariu. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Canons De Tamariu in Tamariu. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Canons De Tamariu in Tamariu are June and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.