Balearic Islands dive sites
Spain · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Best Season
May-October
Skill Levels
intermediate
Nearby Cities
Santa Ponsa
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Dive centers in Balearic Islands
Diving Center Fornells
Fornells · Balearic Islands · Spain
Dive center in Fornells, Menorca, with marine reserve diving in UNESCO Biosphere waters.
Big Blue Diving
Palma Nova · Balearic Islands · Spain
PADI center in Palma Nova, Mallorca, with cave, wall, and wreck dives.
Arenal Diving
San Antonio · Balearic Islands · Spain
PADI center in San Antonio, Ibiza, with cave and wall dives along the west coast.
Diving in Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands offers reef dive sites across 1 location. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
What certification do I need to dive El Toro Marine Reserve?
An Open Water certification is sufficient for shallower dives around the 5-metre plateau, but an Advanced Open Water certification is recommended if you want to explore the deeper walls down to 35-40 metres. All dives must be conducted through an authorized dive centre, as the reserve is strictly regulated.
When is the best time to dive El Toro in Mallorca?
The best conditions are from May to October, when water temperatures range from 20 to 27 degrees Celsius and visibility regularly exceeds 25 metres. Summer months offer the warmest water, while late spring and early autumn provide calmer surface conditions and fewer crowds.
Why is El Toro famous for barracuda encounters?
El Toro has been a marine protected area since 2004, and the 2,952-hectare no-take reserve has allowed fish populations to recover dramatically. Schools of Mediterranean barracuda numbering in the hundreds now patrol the shallows around the island, creating some of the most impressive pelagic encounters available in the western Mediterranean.