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Trencabraços
Boat-access rocky dive near L'Escala with a tunnel.
Trencabraços is a boat-access Mediterranean rocky dive near L'Escala, with an easy main route and a narrower tunnel for more experienced divers.
About Trencabraços
Trencabraços is a boat-access rocky-bottom dive in the Costa del Montgrí and L'Escala area, with a broad main route for most divers and a narrow tunnel that is better suited to people who already have some experience. Expect classic Mediterranean rock structure and small life around the walls and holes, with eels, octopuses, lobsters, and nudibranchs on the route.
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Research Estimate At Trencabraços
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Trencabraços?
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Trencabraços Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 27m
Depth Note
The main route runs in a 12 to 27 m band, and the tunnel narrows in places for the more experienced line.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer summer and early-autumn conditions more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Rocky-bottom Mediterranean site, boat access, broad main route, and a narrow tunnel that makes the dive more interesting than technical.
Safety & Access At Trencabraços
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The narrow tunnel is the main overhead feature, so divers with less experience should stick to the simpler route or go with a guide.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; go with a guide on your first pass through the tunnel.
Legal Notes
Presented as an eco-guided dive route in the Costa del Montgrí area.
Local Intel For Trencabraços
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main rocky route is straightforward, but the tunnel narrows and is best for divers with some experience. Treat it as a boat dive with a clear route choice and good buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the tunnel and depth band are better handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling-first site; the interesting structure begins below the surface.
Wildlife at Trencabraços
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Recent Logged Visits At Trencabraços
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Trencabraços
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