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    Bajo de la Bota – Balearic Islands – Ibiza & Formentera

    40m Max
    15-30m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    Bajo de la Bota is a seamount in the Ibiza-Formentera channel, a current-swept pinnacle where tuna, eagle rays and the occasional manta gather over gorgonian-covered rock. Advanced divers drift along the summit at 18-40 m, rewarded by some of the region’s best pelagic action in clear water. The strong current and depth make it a serious but thrilling dive, and the healthy reserve keeps the reef vibrant. Bajo de la Bota is a highlight for experienced Balearic divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.

    Dive Briefing

    "Boat to the seamount and descend the shot line against the current, drifting along the pinnacle watching the blue for tuna, eagle rays and mantas. Ascend with a long safety stop and careful air management. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."

    Signature Marine Life

    Tuna

    medium

    Thunnus spp.

    Best: Summer

    Eagle Ray

    medium

    Myliobatis aquila

    Best: Summer

    Manta Ray

    low

    Mobula birostris

    Best: Summer

    Barracuda

    high

    Sphyraena viridensis

    Best: Year-round

    Grouper

    high

    Epinephelus marginatus

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Strong current
    • Depth and nitrogen limits
    • Boat traffic offshore
    • Cold thermocline
    • Surface conditions
    Nearest Chamber
    Hospital Can Misses Hyperbaric Unit, Ibiza
    20km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Designed for advanced and drift-experienced divers who want tuna, rays and the chance of mantas on a seamount. It rewards blue-water enthusiasts comfortable with strong current. Seasonal visitors make it a bucket-list drift. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.

    seamount
    pelagic
    advanced
    ibiza

    For Non-Divers

    Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyadvanced
    CertificationAdvanced Open Water
    Currentstrong
    Water Temp14-27°C
    Best TimeJune - October

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Freus Diving
    • Ibiza Dive Center
    Pricing Guide
    $90 - $160
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm

    Best for: wide_angle

    Nearby Stay

    Local Dive Lodge

    Sant Antoni3km away

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    Coastal Guesthouse

    Sant Antoni5km away

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