

Best for beginner divers, 6-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Boya 6 in Palma, Spain, features a combined reef and wall topography that descends from 6 metres to 35 metres. This site is suitable for beginners and offers mild currents with visibility ranging from 10 to 40 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic when surfacing. The site is also suitable for night diving, during which octopus activity increases. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 22C throughout the year. Divers should monitor their depth closely along the wall to avoid exceeding planned limits. A surface marker buoy is essential for safety due to the presence of passing vessels in the area.
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June and October offer the best balance of visibility and fish activity, and night dives here are worthwhile as octopus become much more active after dark. Keep an eye on depth as it is easy to drift deeper than planned along the wall, and stay alert to boat traffic when surfacing since this is a boat-access site.
Boat access from Santa Ponsa or Port Adriano.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-35m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-22°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it offers a clear progression from shallow to deeper water with only mild currents.
The site features a wall and reef structure that ranges from 6 metres to 35 metres in depth.
Boya 6 is a boat-access site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
June and October are considered the best months to dive at this site.
Divers must monitor their depth carefully as the wall drops to 35 metres. Additionally, always deploy a surface marker buoy to alert passing boat traffic.
Diving at Boya 6 in Santa Ponsa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Boya 6 in Santa Ponsa. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 22°C.
Boya 6 in Santa Ponsa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Boya 6 in Santa Ponsa typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.