Illes Formigues

The Illes Formigues are a group of small rocky islets between Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell, in a reserve. Dives run roughly 10 to 50 m among large rocks, caves and canyons carved by currents and lined with red gorgonians; a dive-site guide describes it for advanced divers, and lobsters, octopus, moray eels and many nudibranchs are reported. Position estimated from maps and place names, for orientation only.

Facts

• Region: Spain – Catalonia (Costa Brava, Medes Islands, Costa Daurada)
• Area: Central Costa Brava (Begur–Palamós–Tossa–Lloret)
• Depth: 10–50 m
• Level: advanced
• Current: moderate
• Type: wall, reef, cave
• Coordinates: 41.8618, 3.185 (approximate)
• Highlights: gorgonian-lined canyons between rock bars, large rocks, caves and coral formations, lobsters, octopus, morays and nudibranchs
• Tips: Boat dive; ask the centre about current and the reserve rules.

Sources

• https://blog.padi.com/diving-in-the-costa-brava-spain-a-garden-of-eden-underwater-and-above/
• https://blog.padi.com/the-best-dive-sites-in-barcelona/
• https://vvanat.fr/blog/barcelone-plongee-sous-marine/