Spain

Salou

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Salou is a coastal town in Catalonia, Spain, known as a gateway for visitors to the Costa Daurada. It has easy access to the Balearic Sea and serves as a base for day trips to nearby dive sites along the coast, with several local dive centers and operators typically focusing on introductory dives, rental gear, and boat trips to offshore reefs and wrecks in the Balearic Sea. The town itself isn’t a major diving hub; if you’re planning deeper or more varied diving, you’ll likely explore from nearby ports along the Catalan coast. Nearby Banyoles Lake provides freshwater recreational options, though it is not a dive destination for ocean diving and would be more relevant for training or light water activity when in the region.

Essential information for traveling in Spain

About Spain

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Balearic Sea...
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Languages
ES
Demonym
Spanish
Phone prefix
+34

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
MAD BCN AGP SVQ AGT

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Salou

Nearby Dive Sites (14)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Salou

The best time to dive in Salou

The best months to dive in Salou are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (26-27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
11 °C 15 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
11 °C 15 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
13 °C 15 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
16 °C 16 °C 8/10
05 - May
19 °C 19 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 25 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 27 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 27 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
23 °C 26 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
20 °C 23 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
14 °C 19 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
12 °C 16 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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