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    Cap de Creus (Cova de l’Infern) – Catalonia – Costa Brava & Medes Islands

    32m Max
    15-30m Vis
    boat

    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

    high

    Epinephelus marginatus

    Best: Year-round

    Lobster

    medium

    Palinurus elephas

    Best: Year-round

    Nudibranch

    high

    Chromodoris spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Moray Eel

    high

    Muraena helena

    Best: Year-round

    Barracuda

    medium

    Sphyraena viridensis

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Overhead cave sections
    • Current on the site
    • Depth and nitrogen management
    • Boat traffic offshore
    • Limited services
    Nearest Chamber
    Hospital Universitari de Girona Hyperbaric Unit
    50km away

    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.

    cave
    natural-park
    catalonia

    For Non-Divers

    Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyadvanced
    CertificationAdvanced Open Water
    Currentmoderate
    Water Temp13-24°C
    Best TimeJune - October

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Cadaqués Diving
    • Cap de Creus Dive
    Pricing Guide
    $80 - $150
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm
    60mm

    Best for: wide_angle, macro

    Nearby Stay

    Local Dive Lodge

    Cadaqués3km away

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    Coastal Guesthouse

    Cadaqués5km away

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