

Best for intermediate divers, 3-36m, boat entry, mild current.
Punta Malgrats is a wall and reef site located in the Marine Reserve of the Malgrats islands near Palma. The topography features a vertical wall dropping to 25 metres, where a collection of large boulders provides habitat for marine life. Seawards, a foreland extends from 25 to 36 metres in depth. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. This site is accessible only by boat, situated 500 metres from the shore. It is suited for intermediate divers, with an average depth of 20 metres. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean morays, common octopus, and various nudibranchs.
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In spring and summer, look for slipper lobsters in the crevices at shallow depths.
Located in the Reserve Marina de Malgrats, accessible by boat from Santa Ponsa.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-36m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean morays, common octopus, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug and Mediterranean violet aeolid.
No, Punta Malgrats is classified as an intermediate dive site.
The depth ranges from 3 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Punta Malgrats requires a boat for access and is located 500 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location for intermediate divers and requires boat access.
Diving at Punta Malgrats 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 Punta Malgrats in Santa Ponsa. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Punta Malgrats in Santa Ponsa are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Malgrats in Santa Ponsa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Malgrats in Santa Ponsa typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.