Explore Palma
The City of Palma in the Balearic Islands of Spain is the archipelago’s cultural capital with a rich history dating back to the 13th Century. Situated on the south-west coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma, delve into magnificent underwater landscapes with charming caves, historical wrecks, and protected nature reserves thriving with an abundance of marine life.Scuba diving in Palma is possible from several dive centres located directly in the city centre as well as on the outskirts. There are 5* dive resorts in the area and many dive centres that offer dive courses from the first dive experience to becoming a dive professional.
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Diving in Palma
The largest wrecks on the island are located near the port of Palma at a depth of 28-metres and are reserved for experienced divers only. There are several sites ideal for advanced divers who want to experience cave diving for the first time, such as Punta s’ Estaca while beginner divers can explore large plateaus and impressive rock formations. For current junkies, Carlotta is an interesting drift dive past a 20-metre steep wall.
The best Months to dive in Palma
The water of Mallorca ranges from an average of 25℃ at the peak of summer to 14℃ in the winter months. With this in mind, many divers like to explore Palma diving in the months from May to October while the water temperature is at its most comfortable. However, for those who don’t mind the cold, there can be some excellent diving to be had throughout the entire year - just ensure to wrap up warm!
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