🤿 At The Sun Places, luxury is also found beneath the sea.
That's why we have explored the best spots for diving in the Costa Brava, a coastline that hides one of the richest marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean.
Stay at our Luxury Accommodation in Costa Brava and discover a world of gorgonian walls, underwater tunnels and secret caves.
There is a Mediterranean that cannot be seen from the surface. It is the one discovered by lovers of diving in the Costa Brava. A world of schools of barracuda, shy octopuses and absolute silence beneath the water.
From the coves of Llafranc to the wild Cap de Creus, passing through the mythical Les Illes Medas reserve, diving in the Costa Brava is a privilege within reach of few.
Today we take you to discover the five best spots for diving in the Costa Brava, with everything you need to enjoy them as a luxury traveller.
🌊 What does diving in the Costa Brava represent for the region and for The Sun Places?
Diving in the Costa Brava represents the best-preserved natural wealth of the Catalan coastline.
For Empordà, it is a first-class tourist resource that attracts specialist travellers.
For Catalonia, it is an example of how marine environment protection can be compatible with sustainable tourism.
And for The Sun Places, diving in the Costa Brava embodies the luxury of adventure with responsibility: the luxury of exploring an unknown world, of feeling the emotion of coming face to face with a grouper.
Our Luxury Accommodation in Costa Brava are close to the best centres, and we can arrange private dives for you.
We are committed to active, sustainable and exclusive tourism.
🏝️ Les Illes Medas: the heart of diving in the Costa Brava
If there is an iconic place for diving in the Costa Brava, it is the Les Illes Medas Marine Reserve. Declared a Natural Site in 1983, this archipelago of seven islets off L'Estartit is one of the best places in the western Mediterranean.
The reserve protects 511 hectares with more than 1,200 species: groupers of up to 50 kilos, schools of barracuda, gilthead seabream, octopuses, cuttlefish, gorgonians, corals and posidonia.
For diving in the Costa Brava at Les Medas, there are more than a dozen dive sites: from beginners (La Pedra de Déu) to experts (El Salpatxot, with strong currents and depths of up to 40 metres).
Dives are always carried out with a guide and in small groups. The centres in L'Estartit offer try-dives, PADI courses, high-quality equipment hire and private boats.
Diving in the Costa Brava at Les Medas is an experience that no diver should miss. Visibility is excellent in summer and autumn.
🏞️ Llafranc and the Ullastres: gorgonian walls for diving in the Costa Brava
The Llafranc coastline offers some of the most spectacular underwater landscapes for diving in the Costa Brava.
Off the coast, the Ullastres reefs are famous for their impressive vertical walls covered in red and yellow gorgonians, sponges and corals.
There, diving in the Costa Brava means descending to 25-30 metres to admire underwater forests of unique beauty. The current can be gentle, but the reward is enormous: groupers, white seabream, octopuses and, with luck, a ray.
For diving in the Costa Brava at Llafranc, the dive centres in the harbour offer daily outings and state-of-the-art equipment.
🏔️ Cadaqués and Cap de Creus: the wildest diving on the Costa Brava
To the north of Empordà, diving in the Costa Brava at Cadaqués and Cap de Creus is a wilder and more demanding experience. The waters are colder and visibility variable, but the seabeds are of unique beauty.
The underwater landscape is a chaos of granite rocks eroded by the tramontana wind, forming arches, tunnels, caves and holes.
The most iconic spot for diving in the Costa Brava here is the Ses Negres Integral Reserve, a specially protected area where the seabeds are virgin. Also noteworthy are the Cap de Creus Lighthouse and the Massa d'Or Island.
At Cadaqués, the Cap de Creus Diving centre organises dives for all levels, with small groups and guides who know every corner inside out.
The Tramontana, that wind so intense in that area, means that many dives have to be diverted to other areas
Diving in the Costa Brava in this area is ideal for experienced divers seeking adventure and unique underwater landscapes.
🏖️ Begur: coves and rocky seabeds for diving in the Costa Brava
The municipality of Begur offers a rugged coastline full of virgin coves, ideal for diving in the Costa Brava from the shore or by boat.
The coves of Aiguablava, Sa Tuna and Fornells hide rocky seabeds with great biodiversity: white seabream, saddled seabream, octopuses, cuttlefish and, in spring, schools of salps.
One of the most interesting spots for diving in the Costa Brava in Begur is Punta de ses Vinyes, a promontory that drops to 20 metres and is covered in gorgonians and sponges.
From the port of Begur or Aiguablava, daily trips are organised to the more distant reefs. You can also do high-quality snorkelling in the more accessible coves.
For diving in the Costa Brava in Begur, local centres offer equipment hire and private guides to explore the most secret corners.
🏛️ Luxury experiences for diving in the Costa Brava with The Sun Places
The Sun Places offers you exclusive experiences for diving in the Costa Brava like never before.
Book a private dive with your own guide for you and your companions, with no groups. The Sun Places manages the private boat, high-end diving equipment and on-board catering for you.
If you want to learn, The Sun Places organises personalised courses (from try-dive to instructor) with the best professionals.
For underwater photography enthusiasts, The Sun Places can arrange a specialist photographer to capture your dives.
In addition, The Sun Places combines diving with other luxury activities: golf in Empordà, spa in Palamós, Michelin-starred gastronomy and cultural visits.
All this while staying at our Luxury Accommodation in Costa Brava, with swimming pool, terrace and sea views.
The Sun Places makes the dream of diving in the Costa Brava a reality with maximum comfort and exclusivity.
🗓️ Perfect plan with The Sun Places for diving in the Costa Brava
Fancy diving in the Costa Brava with all the luxury? We propose a 5-day itinerary to visit the five essential spots:
Day 1 (Les Illes Medas): Double dive in the reserve with private boat. Lunch on board. Dinner in L'Estartit.
Day 2 (Llafranc): Diving in the Ullastres to see the gorgonian walls. Afternoon relaxing on the beach. Dinner at Restaurant Casamar
Day 3 (Begur): Dive at Punta de ses Vinyes or snorkel at Aiguablava. Afternoon of golf at Empordà Golf Club. Dinner in Begur.
Day 4 (Cadaqués): Diving at Cap de Creus or Ses Negres. Visit to the Dalí House-Museum. Dinner at Compartir.
Day 5 (Farewell): Free morning in Cadaqués or return to Llafranc for one last dive. Transfer to the airport.
📌 Practical tips for diving in the Costa Brava in style
- Book your accommodation with The Sun Places at least 2 months in advance.
- The best time for diving in the Costa Brava is from May to October.
- If you are not certified, you can do a try-dive. We manage it for you.
- Take out specific dive insurance (we recommend DAN Europe).
- Make the most of The Sun Places concierge services to organise private dives.
📞 Contact The Sun Places and let us organise your experience diving in the Costa Brava like never before.
We advise you on the best spots, dive centres and luxury accommodation.
CEO's word: At The Sun Places we have dived in many places around the world, and I assure you that diving in the Costa Brava is among the best experiences. The combination of crystal-clear waters, spectacular biodiversity and unique underwater landscapes is hard to beat. I encourage you to dive in Llafranc, in the Tritona of my friend Emilio (El Capi), my master.
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