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Cala Canyelles
Also known as: Canyelles Beach, Platja de Canyelles, Playa de Canyelles
Costa Brava cove with a beach dive along the jetty over posidonia meadows, where pen shells, clams and small octopuses turned up on a logged dive.
Last updated October 2026
The dive
A large rock splits the cove, and the beach dive follows the jetty on the right bank, with the posidonia starting close in. The dive logged here ran 72 minutes on one cylinder over the meadow, broken by patches of sand and rock, and turned up pen shells, clams and small octopuses in 15 m of visibility in June. Anemones with crabs, sea urchins and bream are also reported along the way.
What makes it special
The cove is listed on six guided eco-route themes: the guardians of the sea, seahorses, marine predators, macro-lens nudibranchs, creatures hidden in the shadows, and the ones without feet or head. Treat seahorses and nudibranchs as possibilities. Posidonia, the Mediterranean's own flowering plant, gives the beach dive its character, and the cove adds a small marina, a beach bar and two seaside restaurants for before and after.
Know before you go
Parking fills up in summer. Boat dives from the same port are graded separately: the operator Canyelles Diving asks for at least an advanced certification at Llosa de Llevado (18 to 32 m), where the first 18 m are blue water with no reference. The Can Juncadella side north of the cove sees more boats passing in summer, so check the surface before you ascend.
Why Dive Cala Canyelles
What makes this dive site stand out.
- Posidonia meadows
Seagrass fields over sand and rock make up the bottom of the beach dive
- Beach entry by the jetty
The shore dive follows the jetty on the right bank of the cove
- Pen shells, clams and small octopuses
All three were seen among the seagrass on a logged dive
- Anemones, urchins and bream
Reported along the beach dive, with crabs living in the anemones
- Six eco-route themes
Seahorses, nudibranchs and marine predators are among the guided route themes
Depth & Profile
0–17m
Depth range (reported)
6–11m
Typical range
ReefSandy bottomRockSandPosidonia
Location
41.7046°N, 2.8827°E
Conditions & difficulty
Temperature
13°C – 25°C
Visibility
5–15m
Best season
June-September
Most dives here fall between June and September; the resident operator runs March to November.
EasyMin cert: Open Water
Open Water covers the beach dive, which stays shallow for most of its length. Boat sites from the same port are graded separately by the operator.
Summary
Entry from the beach along the jetty into a shallow meadow; the deeper boat dives from the port are a different level.
Safety considerations
What can go wrong here, and what divers do about it. Conditions change - take the briefing from the operator on the day.
- Surface and boat traffic: More boat passage in summer on the Can Juncadella side, north of the coveCheck the surface before ascending and keep the final ascent in the cove, away from the Can Juncadella side
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the beach dive at Cala Canyelles go below 18 metres?▾
Descriptions of the beach dive put its maximum anywhere from about 7 m to 22 m, with 17 m also given, so an Open Water diver cannot assume the whole dive stays inside 18 m. The meadow where the time is spent lies in the shallow part. Keep to it and agree the plan with your guide before going deeper.
What does a guided shore day near Cala Canyelles cost?▾
A Barcelona operator that lists Cala Canyelles prices a day in Lloret de Mar at 125 EUR for two shore dives, 150 EUR for two boat dives and 135 EUR for one of each. Each includes full gear, one-day insurance, a guide, boat fees and tanks, and starts from Barcelona, about an hour away. Rates change by season, so confirm before booking.
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