Medes Islands

Also known as Illes Medes, Islas Medas

An island group of Cataluña, Spain, Europe.

The Medas Islands are an archipelago off the north eastern coast of Span, near the town L'Estartit. There are two main islands -- Meda Gran and Meda Petita -- and several islets.

The area is a Marine Reserve, and diving here is regulated. Diving is allowed in only 10 sites, and only 400 divers are permitted to dive here each year.