

Montgo Beach, located near the Medes Islands in Spain, offers a shallow marine environment with a consistent depth of 6 metres. This site is suitable for divers seeking a relaxed experience in a temperate setting, with water temperatures ranging from 13C in February to 24C in August. Divers frequently encounter wrasses, common octopus, scorpionfish, and comber. Other species recorded at the site include Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, conger eel, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug, Mediterranean violet aeolid, tricolor doris, and splendid elysia. The site provides a accessible underwater habitat for observing a variety of Mediterranean marine life.
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The area is open to the north wind known as the tramuntana.
Located near L'Escala and Cala Montgó.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-24°C
Divers commonly encounter wrasses, common octopus, scorpionfish, and comber. Less frequently observed species include Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, conger eel, and various nudibranchs.
Yes, with a consistent depth of 6 metres, the site is well-suited for beginner divers.
The site has a recorded depth of 6 metres.
Given the shallow depth of 6 metres, the site is accessible for snorkelling.
Yes, Montgo Beach in L'Escala is a boat-access-only dive site. You will need to book with a local dive operator or charter a boat to reach it.
Yes, parking is available near Montgo Beach. Arrive early during peak seasons as spaces can fill up quickly.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Montgo Beach in L'Escala. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 24°C.