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Dive Spot Guide•
ILLA DE PORTALÓ
Sheltered Cap de Creus wall dive with gorgonians.
Protected Mediterranean boat dive with walls, rock blocks, and gorgonians; easiest on calmer tramuntana windows.
About ILLA DE PORTALÓ
Illa de Portaló sits just south of the island inside Cap de Creus Natural Park and offers a sheltered wall-and-block profile. Gorgonians, red coral, and other benthic growth cover the structure, while the deeper sections add more rugged relief and a wider spread of reef life. It is a protected-site dive that rewards calm conditions and careful route choice.
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Research Estimate At ILLA DE PORTALÓ
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is ILLA DE PORTALÓ?
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ILLA DE PORTALÓ Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 40m
Depth Note
Walls and rock blocks start in shallow water and continue into deeper sections, with the easiest routes in the upper band.
Best Season
June to September usually gives the best conditions.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered wall-and-block dive with generally mild currents and strong gorgonian cover.
Safety & Access At ILLA DE PORTALÓ
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Treat the deeper blocks conservatively and use a guide if you want to explore the full profile.
Access Restrictions
Protected park site; local regulations may require permits or guided expeditions, especially for deeper sections.
Legal Notes
Inside Cap de Creus Natural Park, with restricted access and designated buoy areas to follow.
Local Intel For ILLA DE PORTALÓ
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as a versatile dive from 8 to 40 m with walls and deep blocks offering high benthic diversity.
Freediving
Only the shallowest route sections are sensible for freediving; the wall and deeper blocks are better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest edge; the main appeal is the wall and block structure underwater.
Wildlife at ILLA DE PORTALÓ
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At ILLA DE PORTALÓ
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Dive Spot Log Averages At ILLA DE PORTALÓ
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