Community map page placing Punta del Ferro on the L'Escala coast near Platja de l'Illa Mateua.
Punta del ferro
Sitio costero en L'Escala con acceso desde tierra y opciones de snorkel.
Acerca de Punta del ferro
Punta del ferro es un sitio costero de L'Escala en la costa del Montgrí, con relieve rocoso somero, tramos aptos para snorkel y suficiente profundidad para seguir siendo interesante para el buceo cuando el mar está en calma. Espera fauna marina mediterránea variada y un sitio que recompensa elegir la ventana meteorológica adecuada.
Estimación de investigación en Punta del ferro
Línea base conservadora a partir de investigación pública. Aún no hay buceos de la comunidad registrados.
Dónde está Punta del ferro?
Detalles de planificación de Punta del ferro
Rango de profundidad, temporada y contexto para planificar.
Profundidad reportada
8m - 22m
Nota de profundidad
The documented site range is about 8 to 22 m on the coast profile, with shallower snorkeling water close to shore.
Mejor temporada
Spring and autumn for clearer water; summer for easier logistics.
Condiciones habituales
Shallow Mediterranean coast, rocky entries, and weather-sensitive visibility. Calm days are pleasant; tramuntana days are much less appealing.
Seguridad y acceso en Punta del ferro
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Check weather before you go, keep the entry and exit conservative, and turn early if the north wind or chop ramps up.
Access Restrictions
Use the shore approach and plan around sea state; the coast is much less comfortable when the tramuntana is up.
Legal Notes
Respect Montgri and local L'Escala marine-area guidance when diving the coast.
Local Intel For Punta del ferro
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Useful as an easy-to-moderate shore dive when the sea is calm, especially for local operators who can work around the weather.
Freedive
Possible for casual freediving in the shallow sections, but best treated as a snorkel and scuba site rather than a freedive target.
Snorkel
One of the better snorkel-friendly coast entries around L'Escala when the sea is settled.
Punta del ferro Dive Conditions Planner
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at Punta del ferro.
Exposure Profile at Punta del ferro
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Wildlife at Punta del ferro
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Visitas registradas recientes en Punta del ferro
Registros de buceo y visitas de la comunidad para este sitio.
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Promedios de registros en Punta del ferro
Condiciones promedio basadas en buceos y visitas registrados.
Punta del ferro Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Punta del ferro Guide - Sources and Updates
Last Updated
Research Sources
Independent Costa Brava dive overview with visibility range and regional marine-life context.
L'Escala dive-center page showing local operator support, training, and shore-day logistics in the area.
Local dive-center association page with L'Escala weather sensitivity, guide support, and daily departures.
Official tourism page with Punta del Ferro depth range, coast/snorkel/diving classification, and local support context.
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