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Trip report notes good visibility and mentions gorgonians, nudibranchs, lobsters, congers, and calm conditions.
Dive Spot Guide•
Barreta de L´arbre
Boat dive on Mataró’s rocky bar with cracks, crevices, and macro life.
Local operator required
Use a local boat operator from Mataró.
Plan a short boat outing from Mataró; the site rewards slow buoyancy, close reef searching, and camera time more than a quick scenic swim.
About Barreta de L´arbre
Barreta de L'arbre is a classic boat dive on one of Mataró’s rocky bars, set inside a Special Conservation Area. The site is all about cracks, porous rock, and the small animals that hide in the gaps, so it suits slow scanning and camera time more than a fast pass. Expect octopus, conger eels, moray eels, lobsters, and nudibranchs in a compact Mediterranean profile.
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Research Estimate At Barreta de L´arbre
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Barreta de L´arbre?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Barreta de L´arbre Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 22m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported between 18 and 22 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, when calmer seas usually make the bar easier to enjoy.
Typical Conditions
Rocky bar dive with cracks and small overhangs; calm water makes the site easier to read and photograph.
Safety & Access At Barreta de L´arbre
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the rock gaps and follow the conservation rules for the site.
Access Restrictions
Within a Special Conservation Area; follow local access and conservation rules.
Legal Notes
Special Conservation Area rules apply; follow local briefings and access limits.
Local Intel For Barreta de L´arbre
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access rocky bar with gaps and small overhangs that reward slow scanning and careful buoyancy.
Freediving
Possible on calm days for experienced freedivers, but the site is mainly a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel stop; the best features sit below the surface and around the rock gaps.
Wildlife at Barreta de L´arbre
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Barreta de L´arbre
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Barreta de L´arbre
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
