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The Virgen
Boat-access rocky-bar dive off the Maresme coast with ledges and fish.
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The site is easiest through a local Maresme dive center or marina departure.
About The Virgen
The Virgen is a boat-access rocky-bar dive off the Costa del Maresme, with ledges, a small cave with the Virgin image, and a blue-water edge that attracts bogas, mackerel, groupers, cuttlefish, octopus, barracuda, and nudibranchs. It is a good mid-depth boat dive from Port Balís, and Nitrox helps make the most of the profile. The dive is at its best when the sea is calm and the water stays clear.
Where Is The Virgen?
The Virgen Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 25m
Depth Note
Mid-depth rocky bar with a working profile around the mid-teens to mid-twenties.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer sea windows make the site more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access rocky bar with a mid-depth profile, generally light current, and better results when the sea is settled.
Safety & Access At The Virgen
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on the deeper seaward side, stay with the boat plan, and use Nitrox if you want to work the profile longer.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; not a shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow marina and dive-center procedures for boat departure and pickup.
Local Intel For The Virgen
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A mid-depth rocky bar with ledges and a ridge toward the blue; Nitrox is a good fit.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the mid-depth profile is better suited to scuba than casual apnea.
Snorkeling
Only very limited snorkel use on the calmest days; the useful structure sits below casual snorkel depth.
The Virgen Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at The Virgen
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Wildlife at The Virgen
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Virgen
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Dive Spot Log Averages At The Virgen
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The Virgen Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
The Virgen Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Official Maresme tourism page for year-round scuba and boat-trip context.
Recent site log noting good visibility and no current.
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