L'Estartit, Catalonia

L'Estartit travel guide & transfers

Diving around the Medes Islands marine reserve

About L'Estartit

L'Estartit, part of Torroella de Montgrí, faces the Medes Islands, one of the best-protected marine reserves in the western Mediterranean. Divers, snorkellers and glass-bottom boat passengers come for groupers, octopus and coral. The town has a long sandy beach ideal for families and sits next to the Montgrí massif and the Ter river wetlands. It is about 140 km from Barcelona Airport and 50 km from Girona Airport.

Top attractions

  • Diving and snorkelling in the Medes Islands

  • Glass-bottom boat trips around the islands

  • L'Estartit beach, 4 km of fine sand

  • Montgrí Castle hike above Torroella

  • Kayak routes along the Montgrí cliffs

  • Torroella de Montgrí Music Festival in summer

Travel tips

  • Book dives in advance — daily permits for the reserve are limited.
  • Water stays cool until late June; a wetsuit makes snorkelling comfortable.
  • Divers: our vans carry dive bags and equipment cases.

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