Illes Medes
Illes Medes
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A small archipelago of seven islets and coral reefs off the Costa Brava.
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,550 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Couples
Only i km off the mainland,the seven outcrops are a paradise for divers and nature lovers with gulls,shags,hoopoes and cormorants in huge numbers. But its the underwater world that is more colourful by far,with corals of vivid colours forming mini-forests. Algae in shimmering shades and grasses have colonised the sandy sea bed close to the coast with heaps of marine life.

The uniqueness of this pure eco-system is rigourously protected. Simply magic.
Written May 28, 2014
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sean f
Bundoran, Ireland106 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Friends
The Islands are a reminder of what the mediterranean could be like if it was managed better. The fish life was in abundance and some huge fish as well. There are plenty of swim throughs and caverns , chimneys and tunnels to explore. The diving here is easy and suits any grade of diver . There are many dive operators here and they are pretty much equal in prices and gear rental.
There is no shore or night diving allowed but the diving in daylight hours was good.
However the town of Estartit has little to offer in the way of food or night life .It is a town stuck in a time warp with little investment in accommodation which is all old and tired. The standard of food in most places was cheap but pretty awful.
Written October 20, 2013
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Roxy r
Province of Girona, Spain2,646 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Friends
These islands are protected and cannot be landed upon, with the exception of one day in September, when a guided trip is organised.

You can moor next to the islands for free, if you have a boat, with buoys for all sizes.
The snorkelling is excellent as the sea is teaming with fish. If you want to dive, licences are limited, so you must use a dive school.

Glass bottom boat trips are also available from L'Estartit and you can buy tickets on the harbour, or in town.

This may be one of the best dive sites in the Med' as conservation really is working.
Written August 28, 2016
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marriott946
London, UK817 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
No one can land at the islands but the journey around them is enjoyable.

Saw fish in the clear blue sea but not a lot of Birdlife.

A shame our boat was too large to pass through the hole in the rocks.

Worth a visit.
Written October 5, 2023
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