

Best for advanced divers, 25-45m, boat entry, moderate current.
Gorgònies de Llevant is a reef and wall site located 1000 metres off the coast of Estartit. The wall drops from 25 to 45 metres, featuring large gorgonian fans across the rock face. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents, which require controlled buoyancy. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 25 metres. Due to water temperatures fluctuating between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius, a 7mm wetsuit or drysuit is recommended. This site is suited for advanced divers and requires boat access. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, scorpionfish, octopus, and Mediterranean moray eels.
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May and October offer the best combination of visibility and marine life activity at this site, so plan your boat booking around those months if your schedule allows. Water temperatures at depth drop toward 13 degrees Celsius even in the warmer season, so bring at least a 7mm wetsuit.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-45m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, and various nudibranchs such as the Mediterranean violet aeolid.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth range of 25 to 45 metres and the presence of moderate currents.
The site features a wall that drops from 25 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
May and October offer the best combination of visibility and marine life activity.
Diving at Gorgònies de LLevant in Palamós requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Gorgònies de LLevant in Palamós. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Gorgònies de LLevant in Palamós. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Gorgònies de LLevant in Palamós typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.