

Best for beginner divers, 1-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar is a versatile site featuring a reef, drop-off, and cave system. Accessible via a shore entry 75 metres from the beach, it offers depths ranging from 1 to 30 metres with an average of 14 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 8 and 30 metres. Divers frequently encounter wrasses, common octopus, scorpionfish, and Mediterranean morays. Less common sightings include European common cuttlefish, flying gurnard, monkfish, John Dory, and various nudibranchs. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with a typical dive duration of 45 minutes. Facilities include parking, showers, and equipment rental.
41.72214, 2.93950
Enter at dawn, around 07:30 to 08:00, to avoid municipality restrictions on equipment preparation at the beach and to enjoy the site with fewer crowds.
Main entry is Sa Banyera de ses Dones, a shallow rock pool at the beach edge.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
8-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, common octopus, scorpionfish, and Mediterranean morays. Other species recorded at the site include European common cuttlefish, flying gurnard, monkfish, John Dory, and Cratena slugs.
Yes, Mar Menuda is suitable for beginners, offering a range of depths and a shore entry with mild currents.
The site ranges from 1 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Yes, the site is well-regarded for snorkelling, holding a rating of 4 out of 5.
Mar Menuda is a shore-entry site located 75 metres from the beach.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar typically ranges from 8 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.