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Reina

También conocido como: Cova de la Reina

Wall and reef in the Illes Medes reserve, from a sheltered 1 m bay to a gorgonian-covered wall at 24 m, suited to all experience levels.

Por qué bucear en Reina

Lo que hace especial este punto de buceo.

  1. 1
    Sheltered bay entry

    Protected inner bay reaches only 4 m, giving beginners a calm start before the wall

  2. 2
    Gorgonian-covered wall

    White gorgonians and corals blanket the outer formations from 12 to 24 m

  3. 3
    Eco-guided thematic itineraries

    One of the few Medes sites with 12 official eco-guide routes for all interest types

  4. 4
    Rich macro life

    Nudibranchs, feather stars, and moray eels throughout the rock formations

Profundidad y perfil

1m
Profundidad mínima
24m
Profundidad máxima
1–24m
Rango típico
ParedArrecifeRocaCoral

Ubicación

42.0463°N, 3.2247°E

Condiciones

Temperatura
13°C – 22°C
Visibilidad
15–30m
Corriente
negligible

Dificultad y certificación

FácilCert. mínima: OWNitrox recomendado

Easy in the inner bay (1-4 m). Moderate for full outer wall to 24 m. The eco-guided 16-20 m route is advanced/expert.

Regulaciones

Reserva marinaSe requiere permiso5.30€ por persona

Parc Natural del Montgri, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter

Preguntas frecuentes

Is Cova de la Reina suitable for beginners?▾
Yes. The inner bay reaches only 4 metres and is fully sheltered, making it one of the more forgiving entries at the Illes Medes. Open Water certified divers can explore the bay and outer formations to around 12-18 m. The deeper eco-guided route at 16-20 m is designed for advanced divers, but beginners get a genuinely productive dive without going there.
What is the Cova de la Reina eco-guided route?▾
The Generalitat de Catalunya officially lists this site as part of the Illes Medes eco-guided diving itinerary system. Twelve themed routes are available here, including grouper watching, gorgonian and coral habitats, nudibranch observation, and cephalopod identification. All eco-dives are run by authorised L'Estartit dive centres with trained guides.
What marine life will I see at Cova de la Reina?▾
Dusky groupers and moray eels are the signature species, present year-round in the rock formations. White gorgonians with feather stars cover the outer wall at depth. Nudibranchs appear on the larger rock surfaces, and octopus are common in crevices. The site is included in the official Los grandes meros (large groupers) eco-guide route.
Is Cova de la Reina the same as a cave dive?▾
No. Despite the name meaning Queen's Cave, the site is not a cave system. It is an open wall and reef dive. A small rocky cavity near the surface gives the site its name, but the dive itself is along exterior rock formations in open water. No overhead environment is involved.
How does Cova de la Reina compare to other Illes Medes sites?▾
Cova de la Reina is a mid-range site that suits divers across all experience levels. It lacks the drama of the Carall Bernat pinnacle or the tunnel experience of La Vaca, but its calm bay entry and gradual depth profile make it particularly accessible. The variety of eco-guide themes available here is wider than at most individual sites in the reserve.
Do I need to book in advance?▾
Yes. All Illes Medes dives must be booked through an authorised L'Estartit dive centre. Daily diver quotas are enforced across the reserve. In summer the capacity limits fill quickly, so advance booking is recommended. All centres also require attendance at a mandatory eco-briefing before each dive.

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