Spain

El Masnou

el Masnou - photo 1

Photo by Dean Milenkovic on Unsplash.

El Masnou is a coastal town in Catalonia, just north of Barcelona, with easy access to the Balearic Sea. While it is not a major dive hub itself, the area offers proximity to freshwater and marine dive options along the Catalan coast, plus convenient access to dive centers and day trips from nearby Barcelona. Local diving opportunities are typically day boat dives to nearby reefs, walls, and coastal sites along the Mediterranean, suitable for recreational divers and those based in the region. Banyoles Lake provides a nearby freshwater option for training or lighter-water dives, though it is not in the immediate coastal area.

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 el Masnou

Nearby Dive Sites (27)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around el Masnou

The best time to dive in el Masnou

The best months to dive in el Masnou are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (25°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
10 °C 14 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
10 °C 14 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
11 °C 14 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
14 °C 16 °C 8/10
05 - May
17 °C 19 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
25 °C 23 °C 9/10
07 - Jul.
25 °C 26 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
25 °C 27 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
21 °C 26 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
18 °C 23 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
12 °C 18 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
10 °C 16 °C 6/10

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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