

Best for beginner divers, 25-26m, boat entry, mild current.
Les Boles is a reef dive located off the coast of Barcelona, Spain, accessible only by boat. The site features a reef structure that reaches depths of 25 to 26 metres. With visibility averaging 5 metres, the site rewards methodical diving and good buoyancy control. A torch is recommended to highlight details within the reef structure. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C in winter and 24C in summer. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, seabream, cuttlefish, catsharks, and crustaceans such as crabs and hermit crabs.
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With visibility consistently around 5 metres, a torch is worth bringing even on a daytime dive to pick out detail in the reef structure, and the site is listed for night diving if you want to see how reef species behave after dark. The site runs year-round, so water temperature can range from 14C in winter to 24C in summer, meaning a 5 mm wetsuit will serve you well outside the peak summer months.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
25-26m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-24°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include European common cuttlefish, Turkish wrasse, white seabream, tompot blenny, catsharks, and various crabs.
Yes, Les Boles is suited to beginner divers looking to gain experience on a site with mild currents.
The reef reaches depths of 25 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Les Boles is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 25 to 26 metres, making it less suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Les boles in Vilanova i la Geltrú requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Les boles in Vilanova i la Geltrú. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Les boles in Vilanova i la Geltrú. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 24°C.
Les boles in Vilanova i la Geltrú typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Les boles in Vilanova i la Geltrú typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.