Situated scarcely a mile from the beach of the popular resort town of L’Estartit on the Costa Brava, the protected Medes Islands have been dubbed “heaven for diversâ€. The little archipelago of seven islets and a few reefs forms one of the most important and rich marine reserves in the Mediterranean. The millions of fish and thousands of animal and plant species that inhabit the shallows, crevices and submarine caves at the base of the island cliffs are a delight to behold for divers of all levels, whether splashing with a snorkel or descending to the depths in scuba gear. Visitors can take glass-bottomed boat trips around the islands departing hourly in season from L’Estartit, or arrange a fully-equipped diving trip though one of the numerous tourist diving centres in the resort town.