Roca d'en Pep

Eight metres of open water separate this rock bar from its better-known neighbour, Tres Barres. The boat drops you over a formation that starts at 4 metres and slopes to 22. Most of the dive plays out across the bar's mid-section at 14 to 16 metres, where the rock supports the same reef community found on Tossa's granite formations: groupers holding station, morays tucked into crevices, octopus moving across the substrate. The shallower sections suit divers watching their air. At the deeper end, standalone rocks beyond the main bar extend the dive for those with gas to spare. If orientation allows, the crossing to Tres Barres turns a single-site dive into a two-for-one.

Roca d'en Pep exists as half of a pair. Tres Barres gets more attention, but this parallel bar adds a second layer of terrain that experienced divers can combine into one extended dive. The 8-metre gap is close enough to navigate deliberately, far enough that each site feels distinct. The surrounding rocks that sit beyond the main bar are the other draw. Where Tres Barres channels divers along a defined traverse, Roca d'en Pep offers scattered formations that reward curiosity and a willingness to explore without a fixed route. For beginners, the 4-metre top of the bar provides a gentle start.

Boat dive only. Ten minutes from Tossa de Mar port. TossaSub lists this site explicitly; other Tossa centres operate in the same waters but may not name it on their schedules. If you want the two-site combination, mention it when booking. Air management decides whether the crossing to Tres Barres is feasible. A 5 mm wetsuit covers summer; bring 7 mm or heavier for the cooler months. Currents are rarely a factor here.