Cap de Creus (Cova de l’Infern) – Catalonia – Costa Brava & Medes Islands
Site Overview
Cap de Creus Natural Park at Cadaqués is a dramatic rocky seascape, and the Cova de l’Infern is a large sea cave whose chambers hold groupers, lobsters and nudibranchs in excellent visibility. Advanced divers explore the cave mouth and the surrounding walls, enjoying the wild, protected character of the easternmost point of Spain. The clear water and rugged geology make it a favourite for photography, and the remote location keeps it uncrowded. Cap de Creus is the rugged soul of Costa Brava diving. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.
Dive Briefing
"Boat to the cave and descend to the entrance at 8 m, exploring with a torch and staying buoyant to protect the chamber. Watch the walls for lobsters and groupers, then ascend with a safety stop in open water. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Lobster
Palinurus elephas
Best: Year-round
Nudibranch
Chromodoris spp.
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Overhead cave sections
- Current on the site
- Depth and nitrogen management
- Boat traffic offshore
- Limited services
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Best for advanced divers comfortable in overhead environments who want a dramatic sea cave and wild walls. It attracts photographers and experienced explorers. The natural park status makes it a privileged dive. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Cadaqués Diving
- Cap de Creus Dive
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Cadaqués • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Cadaqués • 5km away