Dive-site story
Located directly off the rocky coastline of Illetas in southwest Mallorca, this sheltered coastal site serves as the training ground and house reef for local dive operators. Entry is made from ladders or steps along the hotel waterfront into a shallow bay characterized by limestone ledges, scattered boulders, and thick Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows. Navigating outward reveals gentle sandy channels where flatfish and cuttlefish bury themselves, while crevices in the stone shelter macro subjects and juvenile fish.
Extensive Posidonia seagrass beds hosting varied Mediterranean juvenile species
Rocky crevices with common octopus and Mediterranean moray eels
Calm, protected entry ideal for check dives and night diving
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings the warmest water and most settled weather along the southwest Mallorcan coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common |
Marine forecast
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