Costa Brava · Spain · Pelagic & blue water
Montilivi
Sunfish and tuna on a pelagic passage at 20–34 m
Area photo: Enric · CC BY-SA 3.0
The deep dive of this coast: off the Rosamar beaches, starting at 20 m and running to 34 m, on what the catalogue describes as an important passage for a number of species. Sunfish and tuna are the sightings the site is known for, with schools of dentex moving through, and Nitrox is recommended for the depth.
Where it is and how deep
41.7530° N, 2.9962° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Montilivi lies between the Rosamar beaches, and the dive begins at 20 m, so there is no shallow warm-up: the profile starts deep and the bottom is at 34 m. The catalogue recommends Nitrox for exactly that reason. What makes the depth worth it is where the site sits, on an important passage for various species, which is a different proposition from the rock and cave dives closer to town.
What comes through is the point of the dive. Sunfish — the moon fish of the listing — and tuna are the sightings the site is known for, and schools of dentex pass with them, so the time is spent watching the open water rather than searching the rock. Plan the deep section tightly, keep an eye on gas and no-decompression time at 34 m, and leave enough for a slow ascent.
Marine life and season
- Mola mola
- Tuna
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Costa Brava: Centres in Sant Feliu and Platja d'Aro dive all year; logged sightings peak July to September and the water sits at 13 °C from January to March.
Sources
- Montilivi — Scubago
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