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Tasco Petit

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.4 12 especies 43 colaboradores

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
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.7 kn
Olas
0.32 m
Agua
25.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: W (19%)
Now: WNW (294°)
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

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.

📖 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 ↔ 593km · ~136kg · €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 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.

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

2.7 km
Centro de buceo

Diving Center La Sirena

2.2 km
Centro de buceo

Nautica Borrat

2.2 km
Centro de buceo

Aqua Sports

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

Costa Brava Divers

2.3 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

17 registros · 16 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Hilbigneris gracilis

Polychaeta · Lumbrineridae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Ampelisca brevicornis

Malacostraca · Ampeliscidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Terebellides stroemii

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

Rhombosepion orbignyanum

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 may 2009
×1registros
Profundidad:
224 m

Coxiella

Gastropoda · Tomichiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 sept 2007
×1registros

Nephrops norvegicus

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

Scalibregma

Polychaeta · Scalibregmatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jun 2005
×1registros

Cumacea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
1 mar 1996
×1registros

Sigalion squamosus

Polychaeta · Sigalionidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 abr 1995
×1registros

Cumacea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
1 oct 1993
×1registros

Chondrosia reniformis

Demospongiae · Chondrosiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1993
×1registros
Profundidad:
15–19 m

Octopus vulgaris

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1969
×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.

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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