

Best for beginner divers, 13-21m, boat entry, mild current.
Illa Negra in the Medes Islands offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, and cave system. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 13 to 21 metres in depth with an average of 18 metres. Navigation is generally manageable due to mild currents, though visibility can vary significantly. The site is accessible only by boat, with typical dives lasting around 45 minutes. Divers should exercise caution regarding the overhead cave environment, which requires specific training to enter. Night diving is available at this location, providing an alternative perspective of the topography.
41.94460, 3.22710
Illa Negra is a reliable sheltered backup site when north winds and waves make Cap de Begur or Furio Fito inaccessible.
Boat access only, under 10 minutes from Platja d'Aiguablava.
Recorded at this site
Depth
13-21m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with mild currents that make navigation manageable for open-water level divers.
Depths at this site range from 13 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Illa Negra is a boat-access site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
The cave is an overhead environment. You should avoid entering caves and swim-throughs unless you have specific cave diving training.
Diving at Illa Negra in Begur requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Illa Negra in Begur. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 23°C.
Illa Negra in Begur typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.