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Escrivana

Three large boulders draped in red gorgonians at 26-36 m, reached by navigating south from Tascó Petit or Ferranelles in the Illes Medes reserve.

Por qué bucear en Escrivana

Lo que hace especial este punto de buceo.

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    Three gorgonian boulders

    Three large rock walls covered entirely in red gorgonians at 26-36 m depth

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    No dedicated mooring

    Reached by underwater navigation south from Tascó Petit or Ferranelles buoys

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    Open-water setting

    Faces into open blue with no overhead environment, good for pelagic spotting

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    Deep advanced profile

    Typical depths 26-36 m, extension to 40 m. Requires AOW minimum.

Profundidad y perfil

26m
Profundidad mínima
40m
Profundidad máxima
26–36m
Rango típico
ParedArrecifeRocaArena

Ubicación

42.0406°N, 3.2265°E

Condiciones

Temperatura
11°C – 26°C
Visibilidad
10–30m
Corriente
mild

Dificultad y certificación

AvanzadoCert. mínima: AOWNitrox recomendado

Deep profile at 26-40 m, no dedicated mooring requiring navigation skills, and gas planning at depth. The site demands buoyancy control on the gorgonian walls.

Regulaciones

Reserva marinaSe requiere permiso

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

Preguntas frecuentes

How do you get to L'Escrivana?▾
You reach L'Escrivana by diving south from a Tascó Petit or Ferranelles mooring buoy. There is no independent mooring for the site. Your guide will brief the route — typically descend at Ferranelles or Tascó Petit, swim south to find the three boulders at 26-35 m, then return north to the shallower platform for ascent.
What certification do you need for L'Escrivana?▾
Minimum Advanced Open Water. The typical depth range of 26-36 m is beyond Open Water limits, and navigation without a dedicated mooring adds complexity. OW-certified divers should only attempt this site with a guide. Some centres recommend CMAS 3-star or Rescue for the full 40 m profile.
What is the main attraction at L'Escrivana?▾
Three large rock boulders at 26-36 m entirely covered in red gorgonians (Paramuricea clavata). The walls face open water, which creates good conditions for spotting pelagic species passing through, particularly by looking upward from depth.
When can you see eagle rays at L'Escrivana?▾
Eagle rays are seasonal visitors peaking July and August. The technique at this site is to look upward from depth into the open water above the boulders. Barracuda can also be spotted the same way when they gather above the formation.
How does L'Escrivana compare to other deep sites in the Illes Medes?▾
L'Escrivana is calmer than Tascó Petit's south wall, which drops to 45 m with more current exposure. Carall Bernat and Dofi Nord are shallower headline sites with cave systems and denser biomass at all depths. L'Escrivana is the pure deep gorgonian boulders experience, quieter and further from the main circuit.
Is L'Escrivana suitable for underwater photography?▾
The gorgonian walls reward wide-angle shooting. The open-water setting gives opportunities for silhouette and blue-water compositions. Nudibranchs on the gorgonians and seahorses listed in the eco-guide offer macro subjects. Plan depth and gas budget before prioritising photography time on the formation.

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