Balearic Islands – Mallorca

About Balearic Islands – Mallorca

Mallorca offers some of the western Mediterranean’s best-protected diving, from the Llevant and Isla del Toro marine reserves to the gorgonian-clad walls of Sa Dragonera. Divers meet large dusky groupers, barracuda, amberjack and dentex on dramatic drop-offs, explore sea caves and swim-throughs at Cala Santanyí, and dive historic wrecks like the SS Malakoff and the Delfin Verde. The strictly controlled Cabrera National Park guards pristine walls and the cathedral-like Cova Blava. Clear summer water, gentle conditions and an excellent dive infrastructure make Mallorca suitable for training, reserves and wreck diving alike. This region rewards careful planning and respects Spain’s marine-protection rules, offering rewarding diving across a wide range of experience levels through a long and varied season.

Highlights

• ✓Reserva Marina del Llevant: protected walls with big groupers and amberjack.
• ✓Isla del Toro: steep sea-fan walls and the Cueva de la Morena.
• ✓Sa Dragonera: vertical walls with red gorgonians and eagle rays.
• ✓Delfin Verde & SS Malakoff: penetrable wrecks with schooling barracuda.
• ✓Cabrera National Park: pristine reserve walls and the Cova Blava cave.

Getting There

Fly into Palma de Mallorca (PMI); dive centres operate from Santa Ponsa, Cala Ratjada, Alcúdia and Palma, reaching the reserves by short boat trips. Cabrera requires a permitted trip from Colonia de Sant Jordi.