

Best for advanced divers, 4-16m, boat entry, moderate current.
Cueva de la Luz is a sea cave in northern Ibiza featuring a distinctive turquoise pool illuminated by sunlight. Divers access the site via boat, with entry involving a high jump into the cave. The topography consists of an overhead environment with an underwater tunnel serving as the exit to the open sea. Depths range from 4 to 16 metres, averaging 10 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and moderate currents. Hazards include the overhead environment, deep water, surf, and strong currents. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, crabs, white seabream, mauve stinger, pipefish, bream, hermit crab, sea star, snails, triplefin, and hard coral.
39.06640, 1.40520
People sometimes jump into the open cavern from outside.
Accessible by boat. Located under the cliffs of the Bay of Eubarca, between Sant Joan de Labritja and Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
4-16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-26°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, crabs, white seabream, mauve stinger, pipefish, bream, hermit crab, sea star, snails, triplefin, and hard coral.
No, this site is rated for advanced divers due to the overhead environment and potential for strong currents.
The depth ranges from 4 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site has a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Cueva de la Luz in Sant Antoni de Portmany requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cueva de la Luz in Sant Antoni de Portmany. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C.
Expect moderate currents at Cueva de la Luz in Sant Antoni de Portmany. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Cueva de la Luz in Sant Antoni de Portmany typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.