

El Fraire is a boat-accessible reef located off the coast of Cadaques, Spain. The site features a topography ranging from 15 to 35 metres, offering varied depths suitable for different certification levels. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, providing clear sightlines across the reef structure. Divers can encounter Mediterranean Moray, Cratena Slug, and various wrasses, alongside less frequent sightings of Dusky Grouper, Scorpionfish, and Mediterranean Violet Aeolid. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year. With no significant currents present, the site allows for controlled buoyancy and steady exploration of the marine life inhabiting the reef.
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Pack at least a 5 mm wetsuit outside the summer months, as the water drops to 13 degrees Celsius in winter and a thin suit will cut your bottom time short. Confirm boat departure times and equipment hire availability locally before you travel, as facilities can vary by season.
Enter the water from the boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
None
Divers frequently record Mediterranean Moray and Cratena Slug at this site. Other species observed include Dusky Grouper, Scorpionfish, flatworms, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, wrasses, Mauve Stinger, sea stars, Castagnole, two-banded seabream, striped red mullet, and Tompot Blenny.
The site reaches depths of 35 metres, which is considered advanced territory. Newer divers should remain in the shallower sections of the reef and strictly adhere to their certification limits.
El Fraire features a reef structure that extends from 15 to 35 metres in depth.
This site is accessed exclusively by boat.
Water temperatures range from 13 to 19 degrees Celsius. A 5 mm wetsuit is recommended outside of the summer months to maintain comfort during the dive.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at El fraire in Rosas. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.