

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Portalls Vells is a wall dive site located 500 metres offshore near Palma. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and water temperatures fluctuating from 15C to 24C throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug and Mediterranean violet aeolid.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-24°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, and various nudibranchs like the Cratena slug and Mediterranean violet aeolid.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and average depth of 12 metres.
The site has a depth range of 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Portalls Vells is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site 500 metres from the shore.
The best months to visit are May and October.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Portalls Vells in Son Ferrer. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 24°C.
Portalls Vells in Son Ferrer typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Portalls Vells in Son Ferrer typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.