Bajo de la Bota – Balearic Islands – Ibiza & Formentera
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
Thunnus spp.
Best: Summer
Eagle Ray
Myliobatis aquila
Best: Summer
Manta Ray
Mobula birostris
Best: Summer
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Strong current
- Depth and nitrogen limits
- Boat traffic offshore
- Cold thermocline
- Surface conditions
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.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Freus Diving
- Ibiza Dive Center
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Sant Antoni • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Sant Antoni • 5km away