

Best for intermediate divers, 8-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Swiss Cheese is a complex dive site in Majorca, Spain, featuring a combination of reef, cavern, and cave topography. The site is named for the holes in the rock structure that allow light to penetrate the cavern interior. Divers typically explore between 8 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, various seabream, and cuttlefish. Divers should be aware of potential entanglement hazards and sharp coral within the site.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, white seabream, two-banded seabream, striped red mullet, European common cuttlefish, and various crabs and sea stars.
No, Swiss Cheese is rated for intermediate divers, as it involves navigating cavern and cave environments.
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location.
The best months to visit Swiss Cheese are May and October.
Diving at Swiss cheese in Alcúdia requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Swiss cheese in Alcúdia. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 23°C.
Swiss cheese in Alcúdia typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Swiss cheese in Alcúdia typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.