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Cala de Cap sa Sal

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

Cala de Cap sa Sal is a year-round Spanish dive site with recorded species observations and community video documentation.

⭐ 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
3.7 kn
Wave
0.26 m
Water
26.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (17%)
Now: W (279°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.21m

Next: Low at 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
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.8 · mod Air PM2.54 · good 07:31 19:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.9 0.46 6 0mm
09-20 5.7 0.2 6 0mm
09-21 5.4 0.38 6 0mm
09-22 7.6 0.42 6 0mm
09-23 6.6 0.24 6 0mm
09-24 8.1 0.18 5 0mm
09-25 7.9 0.36 5 0mm

About this spot

Cala de Cap sa Sal sits on Spain's coast as an accessible dive destination outside marine protected areas. The site has drawn documented interest from the diving community, with 12 species observations cataloged and three community-contributed videos available for reference. This indicates a site with established diving activity and enough marine life to hold diver interest across multiple visits. The spot's year-round accessibility makes it viable for dive planning throughout the calendar. Divers should review the available community videos and species records before booking to understand current conditions and what marine life encounters are likely. Local conditions—depth, visibility, and water temperature—vary seasonally, so checking recent community reports will inform gear selection and dive planning. Cala de Cap sa Sal's unprotected status means no special permit requirements apply, though Spain's coastal access laws should be respected. The site's community documentation suggests it's popular enough to support local knowledge and ongoing dive reports. Plan dives with standard Spanish coastal protocols in mind.

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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 · 47%
  • 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 de Cap sa Sal?

The site is accessible year-round. Water conditions and visibility vary by season; review recent community videos and reports to choose your optimal window based on current conditions and your experience level.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not established for this site. Check community videos and dive logs before your visit to gauge the dive profile and required skills.

What marine life can I see at Cala de Cap sa Sal?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site. Review the available species records and community videos to identify what marine life is commonly encountered on dives here.

Do I need a permit or special access to dive here?

The site is outside a marine protected area, so no MPA-specific permits apply. Follow standard Spanish coastal access regulations and check local conditions before diving.

Operators near this spot

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

Stollis Divecenter

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

eoliskite

8.9 km
Kite school

Oceansub-Estartit

9.6 km
Dive centre

Calypso Diving

9.7 km
Dive centre
Speaks 🇬🇧 🇩🇪

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

plongée Begur - cap sa sal - Aiguafreda 2016-07

Felix CostaBravaPals

Diving Cala Aiguafreda in Spain

Philippe Guiol

Hotel Aiguablava in the sea

Neil Gibson
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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