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Site-specific ecological note with a base around 40 m, a top near 14 m, and coralligenous habitat detail.
Dive Spot Guide•
Puig De La Sardina
Deep Costa Brava seamount with gorgonians and pelagics.
Local operator required
Boat, current, and depth make a local guide the right fit.
Puig De La Sardina is a boat dive on a rocky seamount off the Costa Brava, known for red and yellow gorgonians, pelagics, and advanced profiles.
About Puig De La Sardina
Puig De La Sardina is a rocky underwater seamount off the Costa Brava, with three rising points, red and yellow gorgonian walls, and open-water sections that attract barracuda and other pelagics. The profile drops steeply from a deep base, so it is best treated as an expert-level boat dive with careful buoyancy and a calm-weather window for the crossing.
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Research Estimate At Puig De La Sardina
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Puig De La Sardina?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Puig De La Sardina Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 40m
Depth Note
Published references place the base around 37 to 40 m, with the summits around 13 to 14 m and intermediate points at 22 and 27 m.
Best Season
May through September, when conditions are most stable and visibility is strongest.
Typical Conditions
Exposed seamount conditions with currents, waves, and clear water that can shift quickly.
Safety & Access At Puig De La Sardina
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Buoyancy control matters because the walls and drop-offs are steep, and a bad drift can carry you deeper quickly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is normal, and the dive only makes sense on a suitably calm day.
Legal Notes
Protect the gorgonian habitat by avoiding contact and keeping trim tight.
Local Intel For Puig De La Sardina
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep seamount profile that climbs from the base to the shallow summit, best handled with careful buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and exposure make it a scuba-only seamount.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site; the main relief starts well below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Puig De La Sardina
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Puig De La Sardina
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
