Costa Brava dive-area context
La Nacra is a boat-access mountain dive with rock and posidonia.
La Nacra is a boat-access mountain dive with rock and posidonia.
La Nacra is a boat-access underwater mountain off Blanes with rock, posidonia, and sandy-bottom sections. The site suits all levels and is reached by a short sail from the port, so it works well as a simple guided outing. Expect schools of fish, nudibranchs, groupers, moray and conger eels, octopuses, and seasonal barracudas.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 22m
Depth Note
The route listing places La Nacra around 22 m, and the dive-center listings describe it in the 12-22 m band.
Best Season
Warmer season for barracudas and rays.
Typical Conditions
Easy all-level boat dive with rock, posidonia, and sandy-bottom sections.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch surface traffic on the short crossing and keep buoyancy tidy over the rock and posidonia.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Blanes.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth range of 12–22 m and described as suitable for all types of divers.
Freediving
Possible only on the shallowest sections and in calm conditions; the site is mainly a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Only the shallow edges make sense on calm days; La Nacra is better treated as a boat dive than a snorkel stop.
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.
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Research Sources
Costa Brava dive-area context
Local association eco-guided route
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