Independent dive guide with visibility and current context.
Costa Brava rock-and-cave dive with gorgonians and morays.
Costa Brava rock-and-cave dive with gorgonians and morays.
Furio de Aigua Xelida is a rocky Costa Brava dive near Tamariu, built around a mooring-line approach to a ridgeline of rock and reef. The site is known for a small swim-through cave near the anchorage, gorgonian-covered walls, and a relaxed multi-feature terrain that suits guided boat dives and competent recreational divers.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 12m
Depth Note
Reef reached from the mooring line at 8 m; a small swim-through cave lies near the anchorage at 12 m.
Best Season
spring and early autumn
Typical Conditions
Rocky walls, gorgonian growth, very good visibility on calm days, and generally light current.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
A lamp is recommended for the cave; use appropriate precautions for a swim-through and remain aware of activity around the mooring/anchorage area.
Access Restrictions
Use the mooring-line approach and follow local dive-center guidance around the anchorage. The cave and near-boat area call for controlled buoyancy and awareness of traffic.
Legal Notes
The site is part of an eco-guided Costa Brava route, so follow the local route and anchoring rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A small cave at about 12 m can be dived through as a buddy team; a dive light is recommended.
Freediving
The shallow reef top can work for competent freedivers on calm days, but the cave and mooring approach are better treated as guided scuba features.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is possible in the cove in calm conditions, but the main interest sits below the surface on the rocky reef and around the cave.
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
Independent dive guide with visibility and current context.
Eco-guided Costa Brava route page with access, site type, and local dive-center context.
Local dive-center page with mooring-buoy approach, depth context, and marine life notes.
Costa Brava tourism page with cove location and access context.
Independent magazine article for Costa Brava seasonal timing context.
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