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Tasco Petit

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.4 12 species 43 contributors

Tasco Petit is a year-round dive site within Spain's protected Les Medes marine reserve, offering access to local marine life and reef habitat.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Reserva Natural Parcial C Mari… updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5.7 kn
Wave
0.32 m
Water
25.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: W (19%)
Now: WNW (294°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.21m

Next: Low at 05:00 (-0.56m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 05:00 · -0.56m ▲ 15:00 · -0.46m ▼ 23:00 · -0.57m ▲ 02:00 · -0.56m
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 11 0.44 6 0mm
09-20 5.2 0.2 6 0mm
09-21 5.6 0.4 6 0mm
09-22 7.9 0.42 6 0mm
09-23 6.6 0.24 6 0mm
09-24 8.1 0.22 5 0mm
09-25 7.9 0.32 5 0mm

About this spot

Tasco Petit sits inside the Reserva Natural Parcial de la Marina de les Medes, a managed marine protected area off the Spanish coast. The site draws divers interested in exploring protected Mediterranean reef and encountering resident fish populations in a conservation zone. Conditions vary seasonally, so local knowledge helps timing your visit for stable water and good visibility. The site has generated 12 species observations and community documentation, giving you a sense of what swims here year-round. Divers report regular sightings of typical Mediterranean reef species typical of this region's biodiversity. Access and dive logistics are subject to MPA regulations, which protect the reserve's habitat and limit visitor impact. Check current rules and any required permits before planning your trip. The three available community videos offer real-world insight into site conditions and what to expect underwater.

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Dive types

Reef

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 ↔ 1085km · ~250kg · €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 Tasco Petit?

Tasco Petit is accessible year-round. Conditions vary seasonally, so contact local dive operators or check recent reports to confirm visibility and water stability for your preferred dates.

What depth and difficulty rating does Tasco Petit have?

Depth and difficulty data are not available for this site. Ask local operators about reef structure, current patterns, and recommended experience level before booking.

What marine life will I see at Tasco Petit?

Twelve species observations have been logged at the site, reflecting typical Mediterranean reef fauna. Check community reports and videos for current sightings of fish, crustaceans, and other reef residents.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Tasco Petit?

Tasco Petit is inside the Reserva Natural Parcial de la Marina de les Medes, a protected marine reserve. You must follow MPA regulations. Confirm permit requirements and any operator restrictions with local authorities or dive shops before your visit.

Operators near this spot

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

Diving Center La Sirena

2.2 km
Dive centre

Nautica Borrat

2.2 km
Dive centre

Aqua Sports

2.3 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00+

Costa Brava Divers

2.3 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

17 records · 16 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Hilbigneris gracilis

Polychaeta · Lumbrineridae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Apr 2015
×1records

Ampelisca brevicornis

Malacostraca · Ampeliscidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Apr 2015
×1records

Terebellides stroemii

Polychaeta · Trichobranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Apr 2012
×1records

Rhombosepion orbignyanum

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
7 May 2009
×1records
Depth:
224 m

Coxiella

Gastropoda · Tomichiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Sept 2007
×1records

Nephrops norvegicus

Malacostraca · Nephropidae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 May 2006
×1records
Depth:
435 m

Scalibregma

Polychaeta · Scalibregmatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
16 Jun 2005
×1records

Cumacea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Mar 1996
×1records

Sigalion squamosus

Polychaeta · Sigalionidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Apr 1995
×1records

Cumacea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 1993
×1records

Chondrosia reniformis

Demospongiae · Chondrosiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1993
×1records
Depth:
15–19 m

Octopus vulgaris

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1969
×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.

Tasco Petit - L'Estartit

simon klaver

25 10 2016 Duik 259 Spanje L, Estartit Medes Eilanden Tasco Petit met Passion4Diving

Pfistos Diver

Scuba Dive - Tasco Petit L'Estartit

simon klaver

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Belongs to Wecamp chain, also on the other side of the road #OsmAnd"

    anonymous · 2025-09-01
  • "the house numbers here seem incorrect, the buildings across the side street have numbers 21 and 23 via StreetComplete_ee 61.1"

    Derkades · 2025-08-22
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (98/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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