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Dive Spot Guide•
Barra d’en Mingo
Boat rock dive in Mataro with cracks, holes, and life.
Local operator required
Boat access from Port de Mataro is the practical route.
Boat-accessed Mataro site with porous rock, a compact deep profile, and advanced scuba planning; calmer weather makes it easier to work.
About Barra d’en Mingo
Barra d'en Mingo is a boat-accessed Mataro rock dive built around a porous stone and scattered blocks with cracks, holes, and a compact profile to work through. It suits advanced scuba divers who want a search-style dive with plenty of Mediterranean life rather than a broad reef. Plan it for calm weather and careful buoyancy.
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Research Estimate At Barra d’en Mingo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Barra d’en Mingo?
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Barra d’en Mingo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 35m
Depth Note
The site is described as a deep Mataro rock dive around 30-35m, with roughly 5m of relief on the sea side.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
Late spring to early autumn is the more reliable window, with calmer seas and steadier visibility than winter wind periods.
Safety & Access At Barra d’en Mingo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Advanced depth, loose rock, and hole-searching make buoyancy and gas planning important. Keep the dive compact and leave reserve.
Access Restrictions
Best done with a local boat operator; shore access is not the practical way to build this dive.
Legal Notes
Follow local port and coastal-protection rules in the Mataro area, especially around seagrass and other sensitive habitat.
Local Intel For Barra d’en Mingo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a search-style scuba dive on porous rock. Work slowly through the holes and cracks, and keep trim tight around the loose blocks.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the site is better suited to advanced scuba than breath-hold touring.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main rock feature is better planned as a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Barra d’en Mingo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Barra d’en Mingo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Barra d’en Mingo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
