La Pared del Vaporetto – Catalonia – Costa Brava & Medes Islands
Site Overview
La Pared del Vaporetto is a dramatic vertical wall in the Medes Islands reserve, clad in gorgonians and patrolled by barracuda and groupers in exceptional visibility. Advanced divers follow the drop-off at 12-35 m, enjoying some of the healthiest reef in the Mediterranean thanks to decades of protection. The wall combines wide-angle drama with macro interest in the gorgonian gardens. La Pared del Vaporetto showcases why the Medes are a world-class destination. 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 wall and descend along the face, controlling any current and watching the gorgonians for groupers and morays. Follow the drop-off at 20-30 m, then ascend with a safety stop and careful air management. 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
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Gorgonian
Paramuricea clavata
Best: Year-round
Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Best: Summer
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Current on the wall
- Depth and nitrogen limits
- Boat traffic offshore
- Permit rules
- Sun exposure
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Designed for advanced divers who want gorgonian walls and big groupers in a protected reserve. It rewards photographers and experienced explorers. Confident Open Water divers can enjoy the shallower sections with a guide. 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
- Medes Diving
- L’Estartit Dive Center
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
L'Estartit • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
L'Estartit • 5km away