Have you heard of the Medes Islands? In this article we will discover all its secrets. Join us to discover them!

All the secrets of the Medes Islands 

When we talk about the Costa Brava, the Medes Islands always come up in the conversation, and it is not surprising, since the beauty of this natural area is hardly comparable thanks to its wild character and its excellent biodiversity.

The Medes Islands – located one mile from l’Estartit beach, in Torroella de Montgrí – are considered one of the best marine reserves in the western Mediterranean and are part of the Parc Natural del Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter.

Specifically, this impressive archipelago is made up of seven small islands:

• La Meda Gran
• La Meda Xica
• El Carall Bernat
• Els Tascons Grossos
• Els Tascons Petits
• El Medellot
• Les Ferranelles

Thus, the Medes Islands are the ideal setting for lovers of nature and outdoor activities, since there are many options to visit them, regardless of your physical condition.

Thanks to the wide variety of activities available, you can find everything from more demanding options such as diving for calmer activities such as boat routes.

What to do and to see in the Medes Islands

The catalog of activities in the Medes Islands is very extensive and suitable for all types of audiences. For the most adventurous people, water sports will be their main option, but for those looking for calmer activities, there are also different proposals.

Let’s discover them!

Diving in the Medes Islands

The Medes Islands are one of the main European corners for diving lovers. The incredible biodiversity and the variety of routes in the area are an extra motivation that we can hardly find in other Mediterranean areas.

Depending on the time of year and the sea currents, diving around the Medes Islands you will have the opportunity to observe all kinds of fish and marine plants, such as red coral, octopuses, moray eels, groupers and starfish, among many other species.

Another great attraction for the most experienced divers is the large number of rocks and tunnels found in the area, where you can enjoy a natural light show, as the sun’s rays filter through the caves forming contrasts of blue and white spectacular sets of lights.

For this and much more, the Medes Islands are a reference place for lovers of this activity. The different depth levels of the archipelago offer the possibility of enjoying diving, regardless of whether you are a professional, amateur or beginner.

If you want to enjoy an unforgettable experience diving in the Medes Islands, we recommend Aquàtica, to enjoy both diving trips and courses and baptisms to start practicing this beautiful sport.

Snorkeling in the Medes Islands

If diving is too much for you, another fantastic option to enjoy the seabed of the Medes Islands is snorkeling, a sport that does not require as much technical knowledge as scuba diving.

You are not going to dive to the depths, but with fins, goggles and a tube to breathe, you will also be able to enjoy the marine fauna and flora found around the Medes Islands.

Has this activity caught your attention? Aquàtica, in addition to diving routes in the Medes Islands, also organizes magnificent snorkeling excursions that will allow you to enter the natural universe of one of the most important marine reserves in the Mediterranean.