Dive-site story
Rising from the seabed off the coast of Llafranc, Els Ullastres is a trio of submerged granite pinnacles renowned across the Costa Brava. The rocky formations drop steeply, creating sheer faces encrusted with dense fields of yellow and purple gorgonians. Divers circle the massive stones while drifting past deep crevices, rocky overhangs, and swim-throughs populated by Mediterranean groupers and schools of anthias.
Steep vertical walls blanketed in vibrant red and yellow gorgonian seafans
Frequent encounters with territorial dusky groupers and dentex hunting in open water
Dramatic underwater topography formed by three distinct granite seamounts
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn offers warmer water and peak visibility, along with reliable boat charters.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common |
Marine forecast
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