

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Dofí Sud is a varied site in the Medes Islands featuring a wall, cavern, and cave system. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers. Marine life includes Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, scorpionfish, and various wrasses. Nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug, Mediterranean violet aeolid, and Felimare orsinii are also present. The rocky substrate and cavern walls host red coral. Divers should remain aware of mild currents and potential entanglement risks within the overhead environment. Visibility varies between 5 and 30 metres, with water temperatures ranging from 13C to 19C.
42.04353, 3.22609
June and October offer the best combination of visibility and manageable surface conditions for boat access. Bring a torch even if you are not planning to enter the cave proper, as the cavern walls hold red coral and moray eels that are easy to miss without a light.
All scuba dives in the Medes reserve need a permit handled by authorised L'Estartit centres. Daily diver quota is enforced.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Oct
Divers regularly encounter Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, and various wrasses. Other species recorded include great barracuda, Cratena slugs, Mediterranean violet aeolid, and the tricolor doris.
No, Dofí Sud is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead cavern environment and depths reaching 40 metres.
The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Dofí Sud requires boat access and is located approximately 1609 metres from the shore.
June and October offer the best combination of visibility and manageable surface conditions for boat access.
Diving at Dofí Sud in L'Estartit requires the following certifications: Open Water, Cavern. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Dofí Sud in L'Estartit. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
Dofí Sud in L'Estartit typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Dofí Sud in L'Estartit typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.