In 2017 ESOC Scuba Diving Club divers are visiting Mallorca.
The summer diving trip takes place from 17 to 24 June to Santa Ponsa.
Registrations open until 25 January
Santa Ponsa is a small town in the south-west of the island. Santa Ponsa is where King James I of Aragon landed in his successful quest to conquer the island. A cross at the entrance to the marina marks the spot where James landed.
The dive centre Zoea is located at the marina close to El Toro and Malgrats Marine Reserves in one of the best diving areas of Mallorca.
Dive Spots:
Palma Caves – Palma caves are great and very ideal for advanced divers who want to make their first experience in cave diving. Varied and natural light, creating a visual treat.
Palma Wrecks – Sunken cargo ships and the biggest wrecks of the island of Majorca are located near the port of Palma, located on a depth of 28 meters. Only for experienced divers.
Punta Cautius – Diving for everyone in crystal clear waters, large plateau at 8 meters with a gateway to up to 28 meters. Sometimes Rays are to be seen here. One of the most beautiful underwater scenes in the island of Majorca.
Island Sa Porassa – Beautiful underwater scenery and an excellent dive site for beginners. It is a world class dive training area with a max depth of 15 meters.
Malgrats – Underwater nature reserve with various dive spots for beginners and advanced divers, spectacular underwater world covered with various types of sponges. All kinds of fish, barracuda, moray eels and groupers have their home here. With a little bit of luck, you can also see sunfish with a max depth 35 meters.
Punta s’Estaca – For more advanced divers to experience their first experience in cave diving. Max depth 14 meters.
Island El Sech – Dives for every level, very rich marine faunas (groupers, barracudas, octopus, moray eels …) and 4 small wrecks. Max depth 35 meters.
El Toro – Underwater nature reserve and thus rich in marine life – one of the best of Majorca. A stunning underwater scenery, the visibility can be up to 35 meters, with perfect orientation of the reef, a world-class dive site for beginners to advanced. Max depth 40 meters.
Punta Cala Figuera – Great diving location for beginners and advanced divers – just below the lighthouse in the southwest of the island. The plateau is home to a large variety of fauna. Beautiful, with colourful sponges and overgrown rock shelters for diving through. Max depth 15 meters.
