Dive-site story
Situated within the protected marine reserve of the Malgrats Islands off southwest Mallorca, Piscina Malgrats offers a sheltered natural pool environment bounded by rocky walls and sprawling seagrass meadows. Calm conditions make it an optimal location for training dives, relaxed exploration, and underwater photography. The topography features gentle sandy slopes, rocky overhangs, and swim-through channels that host rich Mediterranean biodiversity.
Protected waters of the Malgrats Islands Marine Reserve with excellent water clarity
Dense Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds sheltering juvenile fish and seahorses
Rocky crevices and swim-throughs teeming with octopuses and moray eels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Peak diving runs from late spring through autumn when Mediterranean water temperatures reach comfortable levels and visibility is at its clearest.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Salema PorgySarpa salpa | Common |
Marine forecast
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