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Official park description of the Ferranelles dive area and current exposure.
Dive Spot Guide•
Les Ferranelles
Les Ferranelles is a boat dive on a lively Medes reef slope.
Protected marine-reserve boat dive with reef, posidonia, and sand; best for guided scuba and careful buoyancy because the shallow relief can magnify current.
About Les Ferranelles
Les Ferranelles is a Medes Islands boat dive on a shallow reef slope south of Ferranelles island, with coral beds, posidonia, and sandy zones that concentrate a lot of fish life. It is a guided dive in a protected reserve, where current and wind matter more on the exposed side and the shallow relief makes the site feel lively rather than flat.
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Research Estimate At Les Ferranelles
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Les Ferranelles?
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Les Ferranelles Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 36m
Depth Note
Shallow reef slope with coral beds, posidonia between 8 and 15 m, and sand from 22 m; the south side holds the greatest diversity.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef slope with coral beds, posidonia, and sand; current and wind exposure are noticeable on the exposed side.
Safety & Access At Les Ferranelles
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Currents can strengthen on the shallow slope, so stay close to the guide and respect the reserve briefing.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through authorized Medes operators; the reserve has special navigation rules and no landing inside the protected area.
Legal Notes
Use authorized operators and follow reserve navigation rules; landing is not allowed in the protected area.
Local Intel For Les Ferranelles
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A varied Medes boat dive with blocks, reef relief, and sheltered routes that suit buoyancy-focused scuba.
Freediving
Not a freedive-focused site.
Snorkeling
The Medes reserve supports snorkel outings through authorized centers, but Les Ferranelles is better treated as a scuba itinerary.
Wildlife at Les Ferranelles
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Les Ferranelles
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Les Ferranelles
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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