El Gat (Cap Norfeu)
El Gat is the famous pinnacle at Cap Norfeu, covered in gorgonians, with big groupers and large fish schools, and tuna and moonfish passing through; the wall passes 40 m. Strong currents are possible. One operator rates it for all levels, another lists the maximum depth at 40 m. 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: 40 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, reef
- Coordinates: 42.2362, 3.2641 (approximate)
- Highlights: pinnacle covered in red gorgonians, big groupers and large fish schools, tuna and moonfish pass by
- 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: Possible strong current; mark and plan the ascent.