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Dive Spot Guide•
Popa del vaixell
Cap de Creus wall dive with gorgonian relief.
Local operator required
Guided boat dives are the practical way to respect reserve rules and pick the right wall for the conditions.
Boat-access Cap de Creus drop-off with coralligenous walls and a fish-rich profile that changes with weather.
About Popa del vaixell
Popa del vaixell is a Cap de Creus wall dive with coralligenous relief and gorgonian structure that keeps the profile lively without making it technical. It suits divers who want a fish-rich Mediterranean drop-off with clear route planning and strong seasonal variation.
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Research Estimate At Popa del vaixell
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Popa del vaixell?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Popa del vaixell Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The site starts around 5 m, the coralligenous section appears from about 20 m, and the wall continues to roughly 40 m.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn, with summer and early autumn usually the clearest.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access Mediterranean wall diving with clear water on settled days, current sensitivity, and heavy structure deeper on the profile.
Safety & Access At Popa del vaixell
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Plan for a boat dive, keep an eye on depth and current, and treat weather as the main go/no-go factor.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is regulated inside Cap de Creus, and dive windows depend on weather, reserve rules, and the site's exposure.
Legal Notes
Cap de Creus is a protected natural park with marine-use rules for diving, anchoring, navigation, and commercial activity.
Local Intel For Popa del vaixell
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for guided boat divers comfortable with walls, depth, and changing conditions.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the main structure sits deeper than a casual surface session wants.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel stop; the interesting terrain is the wall below the boat.
Wildlife at Popa del vaixell
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Popa del vaixell
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Popa del vaixell
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.