Mar d'Amunt

Ferran Sánchez · Issue 110, Sep/Oct 2019 · pp. 56–60

Products mentioned: Nikon D90, Nikon D500, Aquatica housing, Tokina 10-17mm fisheye lens, Sea&Sea YS D1, OrcaTorch D950V

Mar d’Amunt is a spot in an occidental area of Mediterranean Sea located in Catalonia. Catalonia is an European country located in the western Mediterranean region as a autonomous community of Spain. The Mar d’Amunt is part of the Cap de Creus Natural Park in the North of Costa Brava. The Mar d’Amunt is a place of great beauty. The effect of the predominant North wind called “Tramuntana” has created an unique and special landscape. In this special location, the water is clean and pure, and the underwater life is of exceptional richness with beautiful stones near of surface and amazing large coral gardens deep in side. You can travel to this wonderful place using the two main airports: Barcelona (BCN) or the nearest Girona (GRO). The Mar d’Amunt has a steep coast that contains a few charming villages. The main village for diving is Port de la Selva. It is a quiet fishing village with whit…