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Cala d'Aiguafreda

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 species 37 contributors

Cala d'Aiguafreda is a year-round Spanish dive site with documented marine life observations and community video resources.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendly

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Difficulty
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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.1 kn
Wave
0.36 m
Water
26.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (24%)
Now: W (274°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.21m

Today: High 15:00 (-0.46m), Low 06:00 (-0.56m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.56m ▼ 08:00 · -0.57m ▲ 15:00 · -0.46m ▼ 17:00 · -0.47m Now -0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.55 · mod Air PM2.53 · good 07:31 19:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.3 0.48 6 0mm
09-20 6.7 0.2 6 0mm
09-21 10.3 0.42 6 0mm
09-22 10.4 0.74 6 0mm
09-23 8.4 0.28 6 0mm
09-24 8.1 0.42 5 0mm
09-25 7.9 0.34 5 0mm

About this spot

Cala d'Aiguafreda sits on Spain's coast as an accessible dive destination for divers seeking temperate Mediterranean waters. The site has generated community interest, with 12 recorded species observations and 3 videos shared by visiting divers. This establishes a solid foundation of local knowledge and visual reference for trip planning. The cove environment offers exploration potential across multiple depths. Without major marine protection status, the site maintains its natural character while remaining open to recreational diving. Water conditions vary seasonally, making timing a consideration for your visit. Divers planning a trip should connect with local dive operators in the area for current conditions, depth specifics, and difficulty assessments. The presence of community documentation means you'll find peer reports and footage to inform expectations before arrival.

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Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 49%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1093km · ~251kg · €5

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Cala d'Aiguafreda?

The site is diveable year-round. Water temperature and visibility vary by season, so check current conditions with local operators before booking. Community videos and species observations are available to help you research seasonal variations.

What depths and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth ranges and difficulty ratings for this site aren't documented in standard references. Contact local Spanish dive operators or review the 3 community videos available to gauge conditions and requirements for your skill level.

What marine life is found at Cala d'Aiguafreda?

12 species observations have been recorded at this site. Review community documentation and videos to see what divers have encountered. Mediterranean sites typically host fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates—local guides can confirm current activity.

Do I need permits or is the site protected?

Cala d'Aiguafreda is not inside a Marine Protected Area, so standard Spanish diving regulations apply. Check with local authorities or dive shops for any access requirements or local rules before your visit.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Stollis Divecenter

5.3 km
Dive centre
Speaks 🇩🇪
Hours: Apr-Oct PH,Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

eoliskite

9 km
Kite school

Oceansub-Estartit

9.7 km
Dive centre

Calypso Diving

9.9 km
Dive centre
Speaks 🇬🇧 🇩🇪

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

37 records · 32 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Palinurus elephas

Malacostraca · Palinuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Apr 2017
×1records

Rhombosepion orbignyanum

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 May 2009
×1records
Depth:
121 m

Tethya aurantium

Demospongiae · Tethyidae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 May 2009
×1records
Depth:
107 m

Aplysia depilans

Gastropoda · Aplysiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
25 Jun 2005
×1records
Depth:
5–6 m

Sepietta oweniana

Cephalopoda · Sepiolidae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 May 2004
×1records
Depth:
130 m

Tethys fimbria

Gastropoda · Tethydidae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 May 2004
×1records
Depth:
91 m

Dysidea avara

Demospongiae · Dysideidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2003
×1records
Depth:
3–10 m

Dardanus arrosor

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
OBIS
Last seen:
8 Jun 2001
×1records
Depth:
140 m

Nephtys hombergii

Polychaeta · Nephtyidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Feb 1997
×1records

Mediomastus fragilis

Polychaeta · Capitellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Aug 1995
×1records

Ophiura ophiura

Ophiuroidea · Ophiuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Apr 1994
×1records

Caulleriella bioculata

Polychaeta · Cirratulidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1994
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving Cala Aiguafreda in Spain

Philippe Guiol

Inmersión en la Cala d'Aiguafreda

arqueothalassa

Cala Aiguafreda, Spain 2023

Grzegorz Brzoska
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (99/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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