Local council listing for Posidonia Dive Port Balis.
Shallow shore training dive on a sandy Mediterranean bottom.
Shallow shore training dive on a sandy Mediterranean bottom.
Port Balis in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres is a shallow shore dive over a sandy Mediterranean bottom, with a marked entry that makes it useful for training, courses, and equipment checks. The site is more about easy practice and sandy-bottom life than dramatic relief, with fish, cuttlefish, octopus, and stingrays showing up around the sand and nearby rock.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3.5m - 7m
Depth Note
Sandy bottom reported between 3.5 m and 7 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow sandy-bottom shore dive used for courses, equipment testing, and relaxed practice.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The site is marked by the dive center to help improve diver safety; keep buoyancy steady over sand and watch the marina approach.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Well-suited for training dives and equipment testing due to the shallow depth range and sandy bottom.
Snorkeling
The shallow sandy bottom and calm water can suit snorkelling and easy practice.
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
Local council listing for Posidonia Dive Port Balis.
Independent dive listing describing the sandy shore dive and depth range.
Barcelona dive conditions guide with calm-water and visibility context.
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