

Best for beginner divers, 2-3m, shore entry, mild current.
Port Balís is an artificial reef located in Mataro, Spain, offering a shallow marine environment suitable for beginners. The site sits at a depth of 2 to 3 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Access is via a shore entry, though caution is required due to sharp edges on the reef structure and active boat traffic near the harbour entrance. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, a cafe, and a dive shop providing air fills and boat charters.
41.55590, 2.50160
Watch where you place your hands and knees as the reef structure has sharp edges, and stay aware of boat traffic when surfacing near the harbour entrance. The site has parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop with air fills on site, so there is no need to bring your own tanks.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 3m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-26°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the shallow depths and mild currents make this site an approachable location for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 2 to 3 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres.
This is a shore entry site, though boat charters are available at the location.
Divers should remain aware of boat traffic when at the surface and be careful of sharp edges on the reef structure during entry and exit.
Yes, there is a dive shop on site that provides air fills.
Diving at Port Balís in Mataró requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Port Balís in Mataró typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Port Balís in Mataró typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.