In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationCatalonia / Costa Brava
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions78.58 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
In a few words
Embark on a 4-day trip to the Costa Brava , dedicated to diving in the Medes Islands archipelago. On the agenda: crystal-clear waters, unique biodiversity, and extraordinary underwater dives! During your stay, you'll complete 6 dives: 3 in the Medes archipelago and 3 along the Montgrí Coast ! Other sporting activities are also available to explore the region in a different way: mountain biking, paddleboarding, and more.
This pristine territory is famous for its brightly colored gorgonians and abundant marine life , including barracudas, groupers, and many other species. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Medes Islands!
The highlights
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A turnkey holiday on the Costa Brava
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Discover the Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter
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Choose your accommodation package!
Photos
Sport
Level
Scuba diving
Management
French
Program
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Arrival in Costa Brava
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After arriving in Estartit, you'll have time to settle into your hotel. Then, you'll need to bring your equipment to the center, located 800 meters from your accommodation. There, our partner will assist you with preparations for the following day's immersion. You'll also receive all the necessary information for the excursion, such as the time and location (Medes Islands or Montgrí Coast).
Day 1 -
Medes Diving
- Activity Diving
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After breakfast, you'll depart for the dive center around 8:15 am (times to be confirmed the day before) where you'll get equipped. During the boat trip, our partner will explain the dive site and the dive you'll be doing. This is also when your guide, dive type, and group will be assigned. Your time in the water will be a maximum of one hour, but you should expect a total of 3 hours of activity per day.
Your afternoon is free to allow you some flexibility in choosing your activities: sightseeing, optional diving, mountain biking, relaxation... The choice is yours!
Days 2 to 4 -
Departure
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure at a time agreed upon with the accommodation and according to your return transport.
Day 5
Note
All scheduled activities may be modified or cancelled due to circumstances beyond our partner's control, such as adverse weather conditions.
Accommodation
Reach your dive center in 15 minutes via a refreshing walk facing the sea, then disconnect in the residence's outdoor pool, an ideal stopover for those seeking independence and serenity.
Just 900m from your dive center, enjoy a hotel with a heated pool and spa, ideal for recovering after your sessions.
Access
Go to the starting point
A transfer from the train station to the starting point will be necessary:
- From Figueres train station you need to take a taxi
- From Girona train station, you can take a bus to Estartit with www.ampsa.org
A transfer from the airport to the starting point will be required:
From Girona Airport: Shuttle bus or taxi to Girona Central Bus Station. From the central bus station, you can take a bus to Estartit (see www.ampsa.org).
From Barcelona Airport: Shuttle bus or taxi to Barcelona Central Bus Station. From the Central Bus Station, you can take a bus to Estartit with www.sarfa.com.
By AP7 motorway from France, exit "Figueres Nord"
Price details
The price includes
- The 6 dives (3 Medes + 3 Montgri Coast) with a guide
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
The price does not include
- Diving equipment
- Transportation to Estartit
- Personal expenses
- Tourist tax: €0.66 per person per night for those over 16 years old
- Diving fee in the Medes Marine Reserve: €5.50 per dive
- The tourist tax
Options
- Stand-up paddleboarding excursion (3 hours) : CHF30.19 / person
- Mountain bike outing (4 hours) : CHF40.25 / person
- Rental of complete diving equipment : CHF78.67 / unit
- Nitrox cylinder rental : CHF21.96 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
- Meals according to the chosen package
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Your diving equipment
- Rubber shoes (sandals) or other footwear that can get wet
- Sports shoes
- Backpack
- Gourd
- Bath towel
- Sunglasses
Clothing to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Change of clothes (sweatshirts, sweatpants)
- Cap
- Swimsuit
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