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The best diving spots in Ibiza

Written on : 25 April 2019

With its endless beaches and its labyrinth of narrow streets, Ibiza is a dream destination that attracts tourists from all around the world every year. If the landscapes on earth are spectacular and can be discovered as well by bike as on foot, it is under water that the wonders of the island will be revealed to you. Enjoy your stay in Ibiza to explore the seabed and discover aquatic life. Rich and diverse, the seabed shelters a resplendent aquatic fauna and flora. So do not hesitate and put on your mask and your snorkel! More than an activity, this will be a real experience you will not soon forget, even after your return of Ibiza.

1- The wreck of Don Pedro

1- The wreck of Don Pedro

Just a few minutes away from Ibiza's harbor, there is the magnificent Don Pedro wreck ship that sank in 2007 while driving the Ibiza-Denia route. This wreck of 142 meters long is littered on the side in the deep waters of ​​the Mediterranean Sea. To be able to explore this testimony of history more closely, you will have to dive to a maximum depth of 46 meters. Therefore, this spot is only for confirmed divers. However, if you are lucky enough to venture to admire this sinking ship, you will find cracks and crevices where nudibranchs, algae and other underwater plants are hiding. The interior of the ship, for its part, is difficult to access and is reserved for the most experienced divers.

2- Dado Pequeño

2- Dado Pequeño

The Dado Pequeño is the ship that hit the Don Pedro just mentioned above. Not far from the harbor of Ibiza, there is this wreck hidden under a rock that emerges from the Mediterranean Sea. If, at first glance, this rock is not necessarily attractive, it is when you dive to its height that you will discover its interest. Here, the colors of the sea become sublime, from turquoise blue to indigo blue. While swimming around the Dado Paqueño, you will be able to see a very rich marine life with, in particular, barracudas, groupers, octopuses and scorpion fishes. With a fascinating topography, deep diving areas and a few less ones, the Dado Pequeño is a dive site for all levels and allows you to contemplate the beauty of Ibiza’s seabed.

3- La Cueva de la Luz

3- La Cueva de la Luz

This is one of the most secret places in Ibiza. And that's why you will love to venture into the Cueva de la Luz, literally "the cave of light". Located in the North of Ibiza, this scuba diving spot is also known as Na Coloms or Ullal de na Coloms. Very difficult to access, the Cueva de la Luz is a cave located a few meters below sea level and constantly flooded with water by an underwater gallery through the water of the Mediterranean Sea between. This spot is not indicated on any map or panel and that is why it is difficult to access both on land and by sea. However, more and more visitors are interested in this diving spot, as beautiful as dangerous. As soon as you arrive at this cave, you will be able to contemplate the rays of the sun radiate the place and enter the sublime aquatic gallery. If the beauty of the Cueva de la Luz is undeniable, it should be noted that this spot is reserved for the most experienced divers. Also be sure to use diving glasses and fins. Na Coloms is located at the North of Sant Mateu d'Aubarca.

4- La isla de las Margaritas

4- La isla de las Margaritas

Located between San Miguel and San Antonio, on the West coast of Ibiza, Isla de las Margaritas is a dive spot renowned for the beauty of its underwater and terrestrial landscapes. Accessible for beginner and experienced divers, the Isla de las Margaritas is 15 to 45 meters deep and is endowed with an infinite gradient of blue that gives the place a magical atmosphere. Here, you will swim in the middle of caves, crevasses and cracks sheltering a very rich aquatic life. Arches and tunnels can also be observed. One thing is sure: you will be amazed by the Isla de las Margaritas which hides real treasures underwater.

5- The lighthouse

5- The lighthouse

Accessible by boat from Cala Martina, on the East coast of Ibiza, the Lighthouse is a wreck that you will love watching with your mask and snorkel. It is a rock platform that contains three dive sites suitable for all levels. It should be noted that this is not an immersed lighthouse but rather a beacon to warn boats navigating a possible danger. The dive begins at a shallow depth of about two meters and is ideal for beginner divers. Here, you will be able to observe the light radiate the site as well as a rich marine life. For more experienced divers, it is possible to go down to 12 meters deep. There are even passages that reach 24 meters deep. From there, you will be able to contemplate a sublime aquatic life, between lobsters, octopus, barracudas and fish-moons.

6- La Plataforma

6- La Plataforma

If you have the opportunity, take a trip to Formentera. Less touristic than Ibiza, Formentera is a small island of Pityuses which contains many treasures. After strolling through the sandy beaches and staring at the breathtaking sceneries of Formentera, you can put on your diving suit. Indeed, Formentera is home to an extraordinary diving spot, named Plataforma. This site is actually a sunken fish factory lying under the peaceful waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The waters are usually quite calm around the area and it is not uncommon to see dolphins swimming gracefully around you. If the site looks like an oil platform, it deserves a visit because many fish can be observed. Among them, do not miss moray eels, barracudas and scorpion fishes. It is possible to dive between 11 and 33 meters deep. However, the maximum depths are reserved for the most experienced divers.