🤿 Snorkeling - Masia Blanca – Costa Daurada
Protected marine reserve near Tarragona, Catalonia
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: El Vendrell, near Coma-Ruga, Costa Daurada, Catalonia
- Protected area: 280 hectares including beach, dunes, and marine reserve
- Marine conditions: Nutrient-rich thermal waters from Brisamar Spring
- Notable species: Eel, octopus, mullet, cuttlefish, seagrass meadows
The Masia Blanca protected natural area near El Vendrell is the most recognized snorkeling destination on the Costa Daurada, a stretch of coastline in Catalonia that draws visitors seeking calm, shallow waters. The reserve encompasses 280 hectares of beach, sand dunes, and marine habitat, positioned above Tarragona in a region known for its rocky coves and ideal conditions for underwater exploration. The area's distinctive thermal waters, fed by the Brisamar Spring, create nutrient-rich ...