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Aigua Xelida

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 especies 38 colaboradores

Aigua Xelida is a year-round Spanish dive site with documented marine species observations and accessible shallow diving.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.5 kn
Olas
0.26 m
Agua
26.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (15%)
Now: W (279°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.21m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.75 · mod Aire PM2.54 · good 07:31 19:50
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
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

Aigua Xelida is a dive destination on Spain's coast that offers access to underwater exploration throughout the year. The site has generated 12 recorded species observations from divers, indicating consistent marine life activity and a worthwhile destination for documentation and underwater photography. Community videos from the site provide real-world insight into conditions and what to expect when diving here. The site sits outside a marine protected area, making it more freely accessible than some alternative Spanish dive locations. This means fewer restrictions on dive operations and timing, though divers should still follow standard environmental practices and local regulations. The lack of MPA designation also typically means more flexibility for dive operators planning trips. While specific depth and difficulty ratings are not currently documented, the presence of multiple community videos and species observations suggests the site accommodates various experience levels. Divers interested in the Spanish Mediterranean should research current conditions and visibility reports before booking, as these factors vary seasonally. The year-round diving window makes Aigua Xelida a flexible option for European travel planning.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

Mejores meses

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 589km · ~135kg · €2

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Aigua Xelida year-round?

Yes, Aigua Xelida is diveable throughout the year. Water conditions, visibility, and marine life activity vary by season, so check recent conditions reports before your trip.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The site has 12 documented species observations from the diving community. Review community videos and local dive records for current species activity and seasonal patterns.

Is Aigua Xelida inside a marine protected area?

No, Aigua Xelida is not within an MPA, so access is less restricted than some alternative Spanish dive sites. Always follow local regulations and environmental best practices.

How do I find out about depth and difficulty?

Community videos and dive operator reports are your best sources. Contact local dive shops or review recent diver comments to assess whether the site matches your experience level.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Stollis Divecenter

0.7 km
Centro de buceo
Speaks 🇩🇪
Teléfono: +34 972 62 00 35
Horario: Apr-Oct PH,Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

Begur Dive

1.4 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

39 registros · 33 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Astropecten aranciacus

Asteroidea · Astropectinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 ago 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
150 m

Ascidiella scabra

Ascidiacea · Ascidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 jun 2008
×1registros
Profundidad:
89 m

Pleraplysilla spinifera

Demospongiae · Dysideidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2008
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Calocaris macandreae

Malacostraca · Axiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 may 2006
×1registros
Profundidad:
435 m

Flabellina affinis

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2005
×1registros
Profundidad:
6–8 m

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 ago 2005
×1registros
Profundidad:
5–6 m

Botryllus schlosseri

Ascidiacea · Styelidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2005
×1registros
Profundidad:
6–8 m

Aglaophenia harpago

Hydrozoa · Aglaopheniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 jul 2005
×1registros
Profundidad:
5–6 m

Scyliorhinus canicula

Elasmobranchii · Scyliorhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2005
×1registros
Profundidad:
90 m

Palinurus elephas

Malacostraca · Palinuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 ago 2004
×1registros

Eledone cirrhosa

Cephalopoda · Eledonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 may 2004
×1registros
Profundidad:
228 m

Macropodia tenuirostris

Malacostraca · Inachidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 may 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
129 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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

Quim Villapol

Aigua Xelida 5_8_07

xolysub

Triton Boat dive Llafranc- Furio D'Aigua Xelida

Tomek Zawadowski
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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