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Independent boat-dive write-up with calm-weather caveat and visibility notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
Illa Negra
Illa Negra is a sheltered Begur boat dive with easy walls and macro life.
Local operator required
Begur dive centers organize the usual access and timing.
Boat access from Aiguafreda or Begur centers is short, and calm sea state matters more than the underwater route.
About Illa Negra
Illa Negra is a large dark-rock island just south of Cap de Begur, usually run as a boat dive and suitable from Open Water upward. The route follows the island wall, starting with a shallow overhang and small cave before easing onto a sandy finish around the second rock. It is straightforward when the sea is calm, but the crossing can turn uncomfortable in tramontane or other choppy conditions. Expect Mediterranean life such as moray eels, bream, barracuda, groupers and nudibranchs, with monkfish and rays in season.
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Research Estimate At Illa Negra
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Illa Negra?
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Illa Negra Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 22m
Depth Note
Follow the island wall from the south past a small cave and sponge-covered overhang to a sandy finish around 19m; the second island runs roughly 13-21m.
Best Season
spring
Typical Conditions
Usually sheltered from north winds and simple to navigate, but best done on calm sea days because tramontane can make the crossing rough.
Safety & Access At Illa Negra
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficWaves
Safety Notes
The route is simple, but plan conservatively if wind or tramontane is building because the boat crossing can get rough.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the approach is best on calm days and tramontane can make the run unpleasant.
Legal Notes
Use the local guided-boat setup and follow the operator's sea-state call.
Local Intel For Illa Negra
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Work the wall from the south, use the small cave and overhangs as reference points, and finish on the sandy second-island section.
Freediving
Only a secondary use case for confident freedivers on very calm days; the site is mainly a guided scuba and snorkel outing.
Snorkeling
Begur Dive runs boat snorkeling trips to Illa Negra; it works best as a calm-weather surface outing.
Wildlife at Illa Negra
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Illa Negra
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Illa Negra
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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