Shallow bar summary, rich life, and photo-friendly profile.
Xori B is a shallow Mediterranean barreta with rich fish life.
Xori B is a shallow Mediterranean barreta with rich fish life.
Xori B is a shallow Mediterranean barreta near Mataró, with a compact rocky profile and lots of small structure to work. It suits relaxed boat dives, photography, and easy-paced exploration more than deep route planning. The site rewards calm-water days, steady buoyancy, and a slow search through cracks, ledges, and open patches.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 18m
Depth Note
Shallow coastal bar near Barreta d'En Serra with a compact 16-18m profile.
Best Season
Winter and the shoulder seasons, when calmer seas and better visibility tend to line up.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coastal bar with abundant life, modest visibility, and calm-water preference.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Best on calm days; keep buoyancy tight around the rocks and watch the boat on entry and exit.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; confirm the departure and sea-state window before committing.
Legal Notes
Follow local port and marine-area rules from departure through return.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth is given as 16–18 m, suited to relaxed marine-life observation and photography.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the main route is better treated as scuba.
Snorkeling
Surface-only snorkeling only reaches the shallow edges, not the main feature.
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.
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Research Sources
Shallow bar summary, rich life, and photo-friendly profile.
Boat departure, all-certification suitability, and depth profile.
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