Punta de la Creu (Cap Norfeu)
Punta de la Creu at the tip of Cap Norfeu, near Roses, is described as the most popular and best-known dive in the southern part of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, rich in fixed fauna and fish. Cap Norfeu is also a partial reserve. 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
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, reef
- Coordinates: 42.2367, 3.2631 (approximate)
- Highlights: most popular dive in the southern Cap de Creus park, fixed fauna and fish
- 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: Go with an authorised centre in Roses; check the park buoy system.