

Best for beginner divers, 18-24m, boat entry, mild current.
Illa de Tossa offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, and canyon located 500 metres from shore. This boat-accessible site is suitable for beginners, with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Divers typically spend 45 minutes exploring the terrain, which reaches depths between 18 and 24 metres. Due to the depth, constant monitoring of your computer is required. The site is open for year-round diving, including night dives. Local facilities provide air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours to assist with navigation through the canyon section.
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Book a guided tour through the local dive shop, especially on your first visit, as the canyon section can disorient newer divers at depth. Air fills and equipment rental are available on site, so you do not need to travel with full kit.
Reachable via a swim from Mar Menuda beach or a boat ride under 5 minutes from Tossa port.
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Depth
18-24m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents, though the canyon section can be disorienting and guided tours are recommended.
The site features depths ranging from 18 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres.
Illa de Tossa is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 13C in February to 23C in August.
The primary hazard is the depth; divers must maintain strict depth awareness and monitor their computers closely to remain within limits.
Diving at Illa de tossa in Palafrugell requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Illa de tossa in Palafrugell. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Illa de tossa in Palafrugell. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Illa de tossa in Palafrugell are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.