

Best for advanced divers, 5-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Punta dels Farallons in Cadaques, Spain, features a complex topography of canyons between 5 and 15 metres, transitioning into a deep wall that extends to 40 metres. The site is characterised by multicoloured gorgonians throughout the depth range. Divers frequently encounter scorpionfish, marine goldfish, tompot blennies, tube worms, bream, and sea stars. Less common sightings include great barracuda, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug, giant Doris, and Mediterranean violet aeolid. With depths averaging 20 metres and moderate currents, this site is suited for advanced divers. Boat access is required to reach this location, which sits 1600 metres from the shore.
42.34107, 3.25994
Choppy seas at this location tend to draw tuna or sunfish.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
12-24m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Divers regularly encounter scorpionfish, marine goldfish, tompot blennies, tube worms, bream, and sea stars. Less frequent sightings include great barracuda, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, and nudibranchs like the Cratena slug and giant Doris.
No, Punta dels Farallons is intended for advanced divers due to the depth range of 5 to 40 metres, moderate currents, and the potential for nitrogen narcosis and decompression requirements.
The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Boat access is required to reach Punta dels Farallons, which is located 1600 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 13C to 18C throughout the year. During summer, temperatures can reach 23C at the surface but drop sharply to 14C at 30 metres depth.
Diving at Punta dels Farallons in Cadaqués requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Punta dels Farallons in Cadaqués. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.