Punta del Bau

The boat moorings on the seaward edge of the headland, and the descent drops onto a slope of stacked limestone blocks against the cliff foot. This is not a vertical wall — it is an irregular staircase of rock from around 12 m down to sand at 20-22 m, with crevices and ledges between the blocks that hold the marine life. Moray eels occupy the holes, octopus press into the darker gaps, and wrasse move alongside through the mid-water. Follow the wall southward.

Before the route reaches Cala Montgó, a crack opens in the rock face at 12 m. It ascends the wall and opens into a small cave at 6 m depth. Inside, crayfish shelter in the low light alongside creatures local divers describe in the crevice walls. A torch helps. In the colder months from March through July, numerous spiny lobsters move into this crevasse — the cold water concentrates them. The cave can be crossed without difficulty and has no overhead restriction that requires special training. It is the defining point of interest on what would otherwise be a standard block wall.

The standard route exits the wall into Cala Montgó, where the boat repositions at Punta Xeric. Divers who want more depth can continue along the wall to Punta Xeric's deeper section at around 25 m — that portion is Advanced Open Water territory.

Punta del Bau earns its place on operator rotation through shelter, not spectacle. When the Tramuntana blows out the north-facing Montgrí walls and the Medes are too rough to consider, this site goes. The headland geometry is the whole reason it exists as a named dive site — centres in L'Escala and L'Estartit know exactly which days to schedule it.

What makes the dive itself worth remembering is the cave. A shallow crack at 12 m ascending to a chamber at 6 m is modest by any measure, but it adds a fixed objective and a reason to slow down. The crevice fauna — including the seasonal lobster concentration — rewards time spent looking. Fish on this stretch run wary, given the consistent diver traffic and the nearby swimming area, but the invertebrate life in the block crevices is reliable.

Summer boat access to the cove is reportedly restricted in some months due to a nearby swimming beach — confirm dates with your L'Escala centre before booking July or August. Otherwise logistics are simple: the site is served by L'Escala-based operators who also cover the Medes, making it easy to combine both coastlines in one trip. Bring a torch for the cave at 6 m and the deeper block crevices. Standard air is appropriate for the 12-22 m core route; if you plan to extend to Punta Xeric, Advanced Open Water certification applies for the deeper section. Diving insurance is compulsory in Spain — centres typically sell day or week cover.