

Best for beginner divers, 3-42m, boat entry, mild current.
Octopus is a reef site located 1000 metres off the Tramuntana Coast in Spain. The site offers a wide depth range from 3 to 42 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, strong currents can occur, requiring divers to assess conditions before descent and remain close to the boat during entry and exit. The site is suitable for beginners, though guided tours are recommended to navigate the reef and avoid deeper, high-current areas. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 20 degrees Celsius, making appropriate thermal protection necessary throughout the year.
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Book a guided tour through the on-site dive shop, as guides will steer beginners away from the deeper sections where stronger currents are more likely to occur. The site runs year-round, but a thicker wetsuit is worth renting in the cooler months when water temperature drops toward 14 degrees Celsius.
Boat tours depart from Port de Soller.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-42m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include Flying Gurnard, European Common Cuttlefish, Great Barracuda, Common Octopus, Mediterranean Moray, various nudibranchs such as the Harlequin Sea Goddess, and several species of wrasse and seabream.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, provided they stay in the shallower sections of the reef and follow the guidance of an instructor to avoid deeper areas where currents may be stronger.
The site ranges from 3 to 42 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 42 metres, the shallower reef sections are accessible, though boat access is required.
Water temperatures range from 14 to 20 degrees Celsius, with the coldest temperatures occurring in February and April and the warmest in September and October.
Diving at Octopus in Port de Soller requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Octopus in Port de Soller. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Octopus in Port de Soller. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.