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la Pota del Llop

3.8 — based on 16 community signals
4.4 12 especies 43 colaboradores

La Pota del Llop is a protected dive site in Spain's Medes Islands, part of a marine reserve with year-round access and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Reserva Natural Parcial C Mari… updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.3 kn
Olas
0.3 m
Agua
25.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: W (19%)
Now: WNW (289°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.21m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.8 · mod Aire PM2.54 · good 07:31 19:50
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
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

La Pota del Llop sits within the Medes Islands, a dive destination on Spain's Costa Brava. The site falls inside the Reserva Natural Parcial Marina de les Medes, a protected marine area that preserves the region's ecosystem and ensures consistent diving conditions. The reserve status means the site is actively managed and monitored, making it a reliable choice for divers seeking stable conditions. The area around La Pota del Llop supports a healthy marine environment. Twelve documented species observations confirm the site hosts varied marine life typical of Mediterranean dive zones. Community videos show the underwater landscape and conditions divers encounter, giving prospective visitors an honest preview of what to expect. Access is possible year-round, though sea conditions vary seasonally like all Mediterranean sites. Divers should plan dives with local operators familiar with the reserve's rules and conditions. The protected status requires respect for regulations—expect guidelines on depth limits, group sizes, and marine life interaction. Bring a dive computer and plan conservatively. The reserve's protection makes it worth the trip for divers who value intact marine environments and reliable conditions.

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

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 ↔ 594km · ~137kg · €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

When is the best time to dive La Pota del Llop?

The site is accessible year-round. Summer brings calmer seas and better visibility for most divers, while winter requires more experience. Check local conditions before booking, as Mediterranean weather changes quickly.

What depth and difficulty level is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty data for La Pota del Llop are not documented in available records. Contact local dive operators in the Medes Islands for current conditions and guidance on suitability for your certification level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, reflecting the Mediterranean's typical fish and invertebrate populations. The protected reserve status supports healthy animal numbers. Local operators can tell you which species are most active during your planned visit.

Do I need permits or certifications to dive here?

La Pota del Llop is inside a marine reserve, so expect regulations on access and dive practices. Book with an operator licensed to work in the reserve. Standard diving certification is required. Reserve rules may limit group size or depth—confirm details locally.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

El Rei del Mar

2.5 km
Centro de buceo

Costa Brava Divers

1.7 km
Centro de buceo

Nautica Borrat

1.7 km
Centro de buceo

Diving Center La Sirena

1.7 km
Centro de buceo

Aqua Sports

1.8 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00+

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

29 registros · 27 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Stenopus spinosus

Malacostraca · Stenopodidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 ago 2018
×1registros

Hilbigneris gracilis

Polychaeta · Lumbrineridae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 abr 2012
×1registros

Aphelochaeta multibranchis

Polychaeta · Cirratulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 mar 2009
×1registros

Dysidea avara

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

Crambe crambe

Demospongiae · Crambeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 sept 2005
×1registros
Profundidad:
5–6 m

Botryllus schlosseri

Ascidiacea · Styelidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 ago 2005
×1registros
Profundidad:
5–6 m

Holothuria (Holothuria) tubulosa

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

Illex coindetii

Cephalopoda · Ommastrephidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 jun 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
188 m

Inachus dorsettensis

Malacostraca · Inachidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 may 1995
×1registros
Profundidad:
122 m

Thracia phaseolina

Bivalvia · Thraciidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 mar 1995
×1registros

Micronephthys longicornis

Polychaeta · Nephtyidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 1993
×1registros

Exogone verugera

Polychaeta · Syllidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 nov 1992
×1registros

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.

2018 08 28 Scuba with Paul @ La Pota del Llop - Medes Islands with Dive Paradise

Paul Chapman

Buceo en La Pota del Llop - Medas

Enjoy Diving
💬 1 top comments
  • Muy bonito

    @dandie2757 · 👍 0

Ille Medas - Eagle ray @Pota del lop

dughydiver

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: Sep (100/100) Worst: Nov (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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