Local dive-center profile and seasonal wildlife notes.
Boat-access Costa Brava canyon dive with gorgonians and barracuda.
Boat-access Costa Brava canyon dive with gorgonians and barracuda.
Canons is a Costa Brava canyon dive made up of parallel rocky bars and sand-filled gaps, with gorgonian-covered walls and a route that can run from the reef roof down into deeper canyon sections. It is best treated as a boat dive for divers who want structure, macro life in the cracks, and plenty of open-water fish while moving between the bars.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 40m
Depth Note
The route starts on the reef roof before dropping through the canyon fingers into deeper wall sections.
Best Season
Spring and autumn, when visibility is good and seasonal fish move through.
Typical Conditions
Boat entry, canyon bars, sandy bottoms, gorgonian walls, medium current, and good visibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep a torch ready for cracks and stay aware of the current if you plan a shallow profile.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal route, and beginners should keep to the shallower profile when current is up.
Legal Notes
No special permit is listed, but the boat briefing and local marine rules still apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rocky-bar dive between roughly 1525 m; a torch helps find marine life on and within the rock.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target because the canyons and walls reward slow scuba navigation.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target because the interesting structure sits below comfortable surface range.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive-center profile and seasonal wildlife notes.
Boat access, current, visibility, and facility notes.
Costa Brava canyon dive and life list.
Independent Costa Brava travel guide for the canyon formation.
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