

Best for beginner divers, 10-18m, shore entry.
Playa de Illetas in Palma provides a shore-entry site featuring a mix of reef and seagrass habitats. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths between 10 and 18 metres with an average of 12 metres. Visibility is variable, ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally from 15C to 26C, requiring appropriate thermal protection. The area is active with vessels, making boat traffic the primary hazard; divers and snorkellers should use a surface marker buoy at all times. Facilities including showers, toilets, and air fills are available on-site, supporting multiple dives. Night diving is permitted at this location.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard at this site, so tow a surface marker buoy throughout your dive and deploy it before ascending. Showers, toilets, and air fills are available on site, so you can plan a second dive without heading back to town.
Shore entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-26°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to the manageable conditions and lack of current.
Depths at Playa de Illetas range from 10 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling are popular activities here, though you must use a surface marker buoy due to boat traffic.
Playa de Illetas is a shore-entry site.
Boat traffic is the primary hazard. You should stay within marked areas and always tow a surface marker buoy while in the water.
Diving at Playa de Illetas in Sant Agusti requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playa de Illetas in Sant Agusti. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C.
Visibility at Playa de Illetas in Sant Agusti typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.