Spain

Vilanova I La Geltrú

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Vilanova i la Geltrú is a coastal city in Catalonia, Spain, serving as a small to moderate coastal diving hub. With a local dive center option and several nearby dive sites along the Balearic Sea, it provides access to boat dives and shore entries along rocky coastlines and nearshore reefs. The adjacent Banyoles Lake offers inland freshwater training and occasional dives for local divers, but the city’s primary diving relevance is as a gateway to nearby marine sites and diving services along the coast. Expect typical Mediterranean conditions: mild to warm seawater, clear to moderately clear visibility, and diverse Mediterranean marine life including reef fish and occasional octopus or moray. If you’re based here, many centers offer introductory dives, sea safety courses, equipment rental, and day trips to surrounding dive spots.”,

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 Vilanova i la Geltrú

Nearby Dive Sites (7)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Vilanova i la Geltrú

The best time to dive in Vilanova i la Geltrú

The best months to dive in Vilanova i la Geltrú are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (25-26°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 14 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
12 °C 14 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 16 °C 8/10
05 - May
18 °C 19 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
25 °C 24 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
25 °C 27 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 28 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
22 °C 26 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
19 °C 23 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
13 °C 19 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
11 °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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