Bau del Cap Trencat
The Bau del Cap Trencat lies about 200 m off the coast at Cala Montjoi, a dive around a pinnacle and large rocks of sandy bottom, coralligenous and rock between 12 and 34 m. Roses Sub notes a big gorgonian pinnacle, a mermaid (Sirena) statue and a plaque for Jordi Vila; navigation is difficult. Position estimated from maps and place names, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Catalonia (Costa Brava, Medes Islands, Costa Daurada)
- Area: Cap de Creus & Roses
- Depth: 12–34 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, wall
- Coordinates: 42.237, 3.228 (approximate)
- Highlights: gorgonian pinnacle and large rocks, diver's statue and memorial plaque
- Permit: Inside the Cap de Creus Natural Park. Diving is allowed except in the s'Encalladora integral marine reserve, but only through a dive centre authorised by the park (each must use the park's Geoblau tracking and give a pre-dive eco-briefing); private divers must notify the park in advance (limits per boat: 6 dives a day, 30 a week, 120 a year). Night diving in the partial reserves needs a special authorisation, and introductory courses, first-level courses and baptisms are not allowed in the no-fishing sectors.
- Issuer / contact: Parc Natural de Cap de Creus (Generalitat de Catalunya)
- Phone: +34 972 193 191
- Email: pncapcreus@gencat.cat
- Address: Passeig Catalunya s/n, Vilajuïga (visitor information point)
- Tips: Navigation is difficult; use the guide. Best with Nitrox 2 according to the centre.