Carall Bernat
Carall Bernat is the southern area of the Medes archipelago, a dive of large rock blocks and steep walls between 6 and 50 m that the park calls suitable for everyone depending on the route. It holds the highest concentration of dusky groupers in these waters. Currents can be very strong here, especially in summer. Position estimated from maps and place names, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Catalonia (Costa Brava, Medes Islands, Costa Daurada)
- Area: L'Escala, Medes & L'Estartit
- Depth: 6–50 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: strong
- Type: wall, reef, drift
- Coordinates: 42.0419, 3.225 (approximate)
- Highlights: large rock blocks and steep walls, highest concentration of dusky groupers in the reserve
- Permit: Inside the Medes Islands marine reserve (partial nature reserve). Diving is regulated: it is done with a centre authorised by the Parc Natural del Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter (the park publishes the list of authorised centres), diver numbers are limited and extraction of any resource is forbidden. Book ahead and check the current rules and minimum certification with the centre.
- Issuer / contact: Parc Natural del Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter (Generalitat de Catalunya)
- Phone: +34 972 75 17 01 / +34 972 75 20 04
- Email: pnmmbt@gencat.cat
- Address: Passeig del Port s/n, Espigó de Llevant, 17258 L'Estartit
- Tips: Strong currents are common, especially in summer; follow the guide's route. Reach it by boat from L'Estartit with an authorised centre; book ahead because the daily quota is limited.