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Palma Wracks

4.0 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

Palma Wracks offers year-round wreck diving near Palma de Mallorca. Explore historical shipwrecks in Spanish waters with diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
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Dificultad
intermediate

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.4 kn
Olas
0.36 m
Agua
27.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSW (22%)
Now: NNE (16°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.18m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (-0.43m)

+-0.3 m-0.5 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.43m ▼ 05:00 · -0.45m ▲ 15:00 · -0.38m ▼ 01:00 · -0.47m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.05 · high Aire PM2.54 · good 07:34 19:51
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.4 0.42 6 0mm
09-20 8.7 0.36 6 0mm
09-21 4.6 0.28 6 0mm
09-22 8 0.18 6 0mm
09-23 5.7 0.2 6 0mm
09-24 6.4 0.18 5 0mm
09-25 4.9 0.16 5 0mm

About this spot

Palma Wracks is a wreck diving destination near Palma de Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands. The site centers on multiple wreck structures that attract divers seeking a mix of history and marine exploration. The wrecks are accessible year-round, making this a flexible option for divers planning trips to the region. Divers can expect encounters with schooling fish, crustaceans, and other Mediterranean marine life that colonize the wreck structures. The site benefits from its location in established diving waters where local operators regularly conduct dives. The wrecks themselves provide clear reference points for navigation and exploration, making them suitable for structured dives. The area has generated modest community interest, with documented observations of 12 species and several community videos capturing conditions and marine encounters. This indicates an active diving community with reliable information about what to expect. Palma Wracks sits outside a marine protected area, allowing standard recreational diving access without additional restrictions. Planners should contact local dive operators in Palma de Mallorca for current conditions, required certifications, and booking details. Spanish regulations apply to all diving activities in the region.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

Tipos de buceo

Pecio

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 537km · ~124kg · €2

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Palma Wracks?

Palma Wracks is diveable year-round. Check with local operators for seasonal conditions and any temporary restrictions that may affect access.

What is the difficulty level and depth?

Contact local dive operators in Palma de Mallorca for specific depth information and required certification levels. Wreck diving may require additional training depending on penetration requirements.

What marine life might I see?

The site supports 12 documented species. Expect Mediterranean fish, crustaceans, and organisms that inhabit wreck structures. Community videos show active marine communities on the wrecks.

Do I need permits or special access?

Palma Wracks is outside a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving rules apply. Book through local operators who handle permits and logistics for Spanish waters.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Palma Diving

7.6 km
Centro de buceo

Isurus

2.9 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

60 registros · 46 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Percnon gibbesi

Malacostraca · Percnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 sept 2020
×1registros

Pinna rudis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 ago 2019
×2registros
Profundidad:
14–33 m

Polybius corrugatus

Malacostraca · Polybiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 sept 2018
×1registros

Dasyatis pastinaca

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 sept 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
7 m

Herbstia condyliata

Malacostraca · Epialtidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 jul 2018
×1registros

Sicyonia carinata

Malacostraca · Sicyoniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 jun 2018
×1registros

Pelagia noctiluca

Scyphozoa · Pelagiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 jun 2018
×1registros

Percnon gibbesi

Malacostraca · Percnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2017
×1registros

Raja brachyura

Elasmobranchii · Rajidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 mar 2017
×1registros
Profundidad:
20–30 m

Hexanchus griseus

Elasmobranchii · Hexanchidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 dic 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Pagurus prideaux

Malacostraca · Paguridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 jun 2016
×1registros

Brachycarpus biunguiculatus

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 jul 2015
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Palma Wrecks

West Coast Divers Mallorca - PADI Dive Resort , Tauchschule, Centro de Buceo, Diving Centre
💬 1 top comments
  • Toller Spot! War auch mit euch dort und habe den Tauchgang sehr genossen. Danke für die Erinnerungen. LG Micha 😊

    @nessi_71-eintauchervonyt39 · 👍 1

PALMA WRACKS NOVEMBER 2020

Mallorca Diving Adventure

Diving Mallorca, Spain - The Beautiful Waters of the Mediterranean with at least 30M Visibility!

Chris Price Diving
💬 2 top comments
  • What dive company did you use? Would love a recommendation. Thanks

    @katerichardson9274 · 👍 0
  • Hahah just found the answer in your notes! 😊

    @katerichardson9274 · 👍 0

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