Diving has become one of the most popular activities to enjoy the wonders of the sea. Likewise, the crystal clear waters of Mallorca are perfect for this activity. Besides having turquoise beaches, the properties in Majorca have unique structures and designs and are the best spots for photos.
Here are the 5 best beaches for diving in Spain.
Balearic Islands: declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, the Balearic Islands have a great diversity of native species and plants, which amaze adventurers on their dives. Illa Porros Norte encompasses several areas of varying depths to observe groupers and impressive schools of fish. Professional divers have confessed their fascination for La Llosa at a depth of 30 metres, as it allows them to observe the marine reserve, barracudas, groupers that appear at all times.
Cabo de Palos-Isla Hormigas: this is one of the places in Spain most frequented by divers. In its depths you can find the remains of ships that sank years ago, such as El Sirio, which sank in 1906 and was the largest ship to sink at Cabo de Palos. In addition, the islet is full of corals, different types of algae and a wide variety of fish.
Cabo de Gata: many divers highlight this marvel of Andalusia, as its seabed is home to octopuses, crabs, the largest bivalve in the Mediterranean, among others. Moreover, visitors recognise this natural park as a “virgin paradise”. The dive sites are diverse, starting from Cala Chica or the island of San Pedro.
Medes Islands: the island is known for its Marine Reserve of the Medes Islands. In addition, the biodiversity of its waters includes groupers, gilthead bream, bream, barracuda, barracuda, forkbeards, sunfish and wrasse. In the reserve, the famous La Vaca tunnel is located, its luminosity and dimensions create the ideal ecosystem for any diver. The colours of the tunnel have been featured in underwater photographs.
Columbretes Islands: almost facing CastellĂłn city, the archipelago of the Columbretes Islands stands out, being one of the most ecologically valuable areas in the Mediterranean. This island is made up of four groups of islands. The seabed, almost virgin, is 80 metres deep, with very varied tones. Due to its high biological value, diving is controlled in the Columbretes Islands. If any visitor wants to experience the adventure, they can apply for the permits that are granted by the CastellĂłn coastline.
Through diving, new and previously unseen species have been discovered. Spain offers several islands that are characterised by their marine beauty. The sea beds of the Spanish beaches are considered the richest for their corals and species that only live in their waters.