

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Planetas is a reef site located off Mataro, Spain, suitable for beginner divers. The site features a depth range of 5 to 30 metres and mild currents. Visibility is variable, ranging from 5 to 25 metres, and divers should remain close to their guide or boat when visibility is low. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 21C, requiring appropriate thermal protection such as a 7mm wetsuit or drysuit for cooler months. Access to the reef is by boat only. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, sea stars, and various molluscs such as cow snails and nudibranchs.
41.51170, 2.51840
Ask the centre guide to track the long-snouted seahorses before the dive, as they are well-camouflaged in the rocky substrate.
Boat trips run from Sant Feliu port, approximately ten minutes away.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-21°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, sea stars, Mediterranean morays, common octopuses, and various nudibranchs.
Yes, Planetas is suitable for beginners due to its mild currents and variable depth range that allows divers to choose a comfortable level.
The depth at Planetas ranges from 5 to 30 metres.
Planetas is a boat-only dive site. You must arrange your trip through a local dive shop.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 5 metres, and access is restricted to boat travel.
Diving at Planetas in Sant Feliu de Guíxols requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Planetas in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Planetas in Sant Feliu de Guíxols are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Planetas in Sant Feliu de Guíxols typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Planetas in Sant Feliu de Guíxols typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.