Official Cambrils tourism page for year-round nautical support and scuba activity context.
Compact stone-bar reef off Cambrils.
Local dive-shop support is the normal way to plan the site and manage the boat entry.
Playa Fosil is a stone-bar reef off Cambrils with cracks, mixed rock and sandy gaps, giving it a compact profile that works well as a local boat dive rather than a long expedition. The site is known for its structure and for the variety of Mediterranean life around the bars.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 19m
Depth Note
The site tops out around 17 m and reaches about 19.8 m on the deepest section.
Best Season
Year-round; Cambrils has mild conditions and steady nautical activity.
Typical Conditions
Stone-bar reef off Cambrils with mixed rock, sand and posidonia patches.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the bars and cracks, and carry a torch for the rockier sections. Choose settled sea conditions for the easiest run.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through local dive operators; use the minimum qualification recommended for the site.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator's boat procedures and any local marine rules that apply to the Cambrils coast.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A moderate-depth boat dive with structure and marine life, best suited to divers comfortable with buoyancy and navigation.
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
Official Cambrils tourism page for year-round nautical support and scuba activity context.
Local Cambrils operator page with site-specific depth and qualification guidance.
Independent dive-directory entry for the Tarragona-area site.
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