Scuba Diving La Vaca Cow Cave Medes Islands Catalonia Spain

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Scuba Diving in La Vaca (Cow Cave), Medes Islands, Catalonia Spain

Visibility:

15-20 m / 49-66 ft

Water temperature:

Winter 12°C / 54°F - Summer 22°C/ 72°F

Sea bed:

Rock

Level:

All

Best period:

April-Obtober

The Illes Medes (in Catalan) or Ilsas Medas (in Spanish) is a wonderful small group of seven islets in the northwest Mediterranean Sea. They are situated east of the coastal town of L'Estartit.

Choose Spain and more particularly Medes Islands as a tourist destination and explore true marine diversity. Scuba diving is a unique experience in Medes Islands.

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La Vaca (Cow Cave) is one of the diving sites of Medes Islands, which is a tunnel 5 m / 16 ft wide and 30 m /98 ft long. This large tunnel is located in the Meda Gran. The maximum depth at this 30 m / 98 ft long cave is 22 m / 72 ft. The entrance of the tunnel is at 14 m / 45 ft.

The tunnel is quite lighted and offers great visibility of 15-20 m / 49-66 ft. Red coral, scorpion fish, octopus and plenty of grouper are only some of the marine creatures that you will come across. Furthermore, the site is protected from currents.

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La Vaca (Cow Cave) is suitable for all levels of ability. The most appropriate season to visit this place is from April-October. Medes Islands are accessed only by boat. There are a lot of scuba diving schools in L’Estartit that will be responsible for your transportation to Medes Islands.

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After a thrilling day at Medes Islands, L’Estartit promises you the best for your entertainment!!

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