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Furió d'Aigua Xelida

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 species 38 contributors

Furió d'Aigua Xelida is a year-round Spanish dive site with documented marine life observations and community video records.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.5 kn
Wave
0.26 m
Water
26.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (15%)
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
UV5.75 · mod Air PM2.54 · good 07:31 19:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.7 0.46 6 0mm
09-20 6.4 0.2 5 0mm
09-21 5.7 0.38 6 0mm
09-22 6.3 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

Furió d'Aigua Xelida sits on Spain's coast as an accessible dive destination for divers seeking to explore Mediterranean waters. The site has attracted enough diver interest to generate 12 species observations and 3 community videos, suggesting reliable marine life encounters and reasonable conditions for documentation. Year-round diving capability makes this spot viable for planning trips across all seasons, though divers should verify current conditions locally before booking. The site lies outside a marine protected area, giving it different regulatory status than some neighboring Spanish dive locations. This means fewer access restrictions, though standard Spanish diving regulations and local maritime rules apply. The Mediterranean setting promises the region's typical temperate marine environment and rocky reef structure common to Spain's coastline. With species data recorded by the diving community, Furió d'Aigua Xelida supports enough biodiversity to warrant investigation by marine life photographers and naturalists. The presence of user-generated video content indicates the site delivers visual interest worth capturing. Divers planning a visit should connect with local dive operators who know current conditions, seasonal variations, and any site-specific considerations not yet documented in broader databases.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1098km · ~253kg · €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 Furió d'Aigua Xelida?

The site is diveable year-round, giving you flexibility in planning. However, Mediterranean conditions vary seasonally—check with local operators for visibility and comfort levels in your preferred months before booking.

What depth and difficulty is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't currently documented for this site. Contact local Spanish dive operators familiar with Furió d'Aigua Xelida to confirm whether it suits your certification level and experience.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at this site by divers, and three community videos exist showing life here. The exact species list varies by season and depth. Check video content and local guides for current sightings.

Do I need permits or special access?

Furió d'Aigua Xelida is outside a marine protected area, so no special MPA permits are required. Standard Spanish maritime and diving regulations apply. Confirm current requirements with local dive shops before your trip.

Operators near this spot

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

Stollis Divecenter

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

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Triton Boat dive Llafranc- Furio D'Aigua Xelida

Tomek Zawadowski

Diving in Furrio aigua Gelida. Costa Brava (Spain) June2016

Quim Villapol

Buceo Furió d'Aigua Xelida 08/2017

Anthony Claudon
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (94/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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