Public dive-log entries for Montiell mention average visibility and local dive conditions.
Montiell / Conger Reef is a short-boat Mediterranean reef dive.
Montiell / Conger Reef is a short-boat Mediterranean reef dive.
The site is reached by a short boat ride and is easiest through a local dive operator.
Montiell / Conger Reef is a short-boat Mediterranean reef dive on a coffee bean-shaped rock surrounded by sand. The site is sheltered and easy to read underwater, with cracks and hiding places that hold conger eels, moray eels, and other reef life. It is the kind of relaxed boat dive where a torch and a slow pace help you get more out of the structure rather than a site built around exposure or big current.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 24m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 24 m.
Best Season
Late spring to early summer is the standout window, especially when the reef is busy and the sunfish reports pick up.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered from currents and waves, with a rocky reef surrounded by sand and easy navigation underwater.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Carry a torch and keep buoyancy controlled in the cracks and hiding places.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-base and mooring rules for the Medes and Costa Brava area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed reef dive with a simple profile, cracks, and hiding places that reward a slower pace.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the reef structure and low-light cracks are better handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the interesting structure sits on and around the reef rather than at the surface.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Public dive-log entries for Montiell mention average visibility and local dive conditions.
7-minute boat ride, 9 to 24 m depth, sheltered from currents and waves, and torch-friendly reef features.
Short boat ride from Llafranc and regular scheduling from the local dive base.
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