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Costa Brava dive guide with gorgonians, coral cracks, and seasonal marine-life context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Boat-access rocky dive with plateau and wall
Advanced boat divers should expect a rocky plateau, a wall, and current-aware positioning around a classic Costa Brava route.
About Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Leuchtturm / El Tabal is a boat-access rocky dive off the Costa Brava with a dramatic plateau, a steep wall, and a current-sensitive profile that rewards careful positioning. It suits experienced divers who like gorgonians, coral-filled cracks, barracudas, and a broad mix of Mediterranean life rather than a relaxed shallow-reef cruise.
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Research Estimate At Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Leuchtturm / El Tabal?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Leuchtturm / El Tabal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 42m
Depth Note
The reef is reached on a plateau around 22 m, with a steep wall to the north and a gentler slope to the south.
Best Season
Summer and early autumn, in good-weather windows.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access rocky site with a plateau that drops into a steep wall; current and visibility vary with sea state.
Safety & Access At Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Current can spike here, so this is best for experienced divers who can keep their position and manage the wall safely.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and advanced-diver planning are recommended.
Local Intel For Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive around a plateau and steep wall with current-aware positioning and classic Mediterranean rock structure.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wall and plateau are better explored on scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the interesting features sit deeper on the plateau and wall.
Wildlife at Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Leuchtturm / El Tabal
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
