Islas Formigas

It is now in a protected area. Commercial fishing has been banned recently. It was the site of a sea battle in the Middle ages. Popular for sport fishing or just having a short excursion by boat during the summer. It is a dive site of complicated orography with many gullies ending in cul-de-sacs. By boat from the nearest villages of Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc. About 1 Km away from the coast. Most diving centres in the area take you there. They are a few rocks standing not more than 10 m over sea level with a small light house. Islas Formigas is also known as Formigas isles.