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Punta des Murter

3.9 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 especies 32 colaboradores

Punta des Murter is a year-round dive site near Puerto de Fornells in Spain, offering access to local marine life with 12 documented species observations.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
1.7 kn
Olas
0.84 m
Agua
25.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (31%)
Now: SW (234°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.21m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.49m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.49m ▲ 14:00 · -0.42m ▼ 23:00 · -0.51m ▲ 02:00 · -0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.1 · high Aire PM2.53 · good 07:28 19:45
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 9.7 0.98 6 0mm
09-20 9.5 0.66 6 0mm
09-21 8.9 0.44 6 0mm
09-22 10.5 0.66 6 0mm
09-23 7 0.56 6 0mm
09-24 9 0.22 5 0mm
09-25 11.5 0.1 5 0mm

About this spot

Punta des Murter sits in the Puerto de Fornells area of Spain, a location known for diving opportunities along the Mediterranean coast. The site attracts divers seeking to explore local marine ecosystems year-round, with no seasonal closures limiting access. The spot has generated interest from the local dive community, with 12 species observations recorded by divers who've visited. This baseline data suggests a working dive site with measurable biodiversity. Community contributions include video documentation—three pieces of user-generated content are available—giving prospective divers a realistic preview of conditions and what to expect below the surface. Punta des Murter is not located within a marine protected area, which may affect regulations and site management compared to designated MPA zones. Divers planning a visit should verify current local requirements, weather patterns, and any seasonal variations in conditions before booking. The site's year-round accessibility makes it a flexible option for travel planning.

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

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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 ↔ 655km · ~151kg · €3

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

Can I dive Punta des Murter year-round?

Yes. Punta des Murter is accessible year-round with no seasonal closures. However, water conditions and visibility may vary by season, so check current reports before your trip.

What marine life is at Punta des Murter?

Twelve species observations have been documented at the site. Review community videos and local dive reports to see which species are commonly spotted during your planned visit dates.

Is Punta des Murter in a protected marine area?

No. Punta des Murter is not within a designated marine protected area. Check local Spanish diving regulations and any site-specific rules before diving.

How do I get to Punta des Murter?

Punta des Murter is located near Puerto de Fornells on Spain's Mediterranean coast. Confirm the exact launch point and access conditions with local dive operators or tourism resources before your visit.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Diving Menorca

3.7 km
Centro de buceo

Diving Menorca

1.8 km
Centro de buceo

Merak Diving

2 km
Centro de buceo

Diving Center Fornells

2.1 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

56 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Pinna rudis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 nov 2020
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–10 m

Thenea muricata

Demospongiae · Theneidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 jun 2019
×1registros

Pelagia noctiluca

Scyphozoa · Pelagiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 may 2019
×1registros

Callinectes sapidus

Malacostraca · Portunidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2017
×1registros

Pinna nobilis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 jul 2017
×3registros
Profundidad:
3–4 m

Raja brachyura

Elasmobranchii · Rajidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 jul 2015
×1registros

Gymnosomata

Gastropoda
OBIS
Última observación:
25 jul 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–200 m

Holothuria

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 jul 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–200 m

Processa macrophthalma

Malacostraca · Processidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 ene 2014
×2registros
Profundidad:
49–64 m

Pandalina brevirostris

Malacostraca · Pandalidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 ene 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
72 m

Ascidia mentula

Ascidiacea · Ascidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 abr 2010
×2registros
Profundidad:
57–69 m

Eurynome aspera

Malacostraca · Majidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 abr 2010
×2registros
Profundidad:
59–65 m

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

YouTube videos — click to play.

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Travel 2 Sea - Rich Coast Diving
💬 2 top comments
  • Did it last November, such a breathtaking vacation! Catalina, Coco and Murcielago ❤ Thank you for letting me relive through this film one of the most beautiful underwater experiences of my life ❤

    @nicolasana3861 · 👍 6
  • Hey guys, just discover your channel, its awesome!! It will be great value for our future dive trips. Great information, top value and for everyone. Truly from the bottom of my heart, thank you for put something like this up in the internet. Cheers from Chile and have nice dives! Ps: when did you went to costa rica? What season did you dive? Thank you

    @BenjaminValenzuelaWallis · 👍 1

16 Places to Go Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico 🌊 🤿

Poseidon Adventures
💬 3 top comments
  • Gracias por descubrirnos❤🇵

    @rebeccagrego8038 · 👍 0
  • I can't disagree with your choices. However, there are so many inaccuracies, starting with names and pronunciations. One glaring error is the Blue Hole at Shacks Beach is NOT 300 meters deep! It is between 8 and 10 meters (25-33 feet) deep.

    @JohnC-n8q · 👍 1
  • Very beautiful, been wanting to go scuba diving in Puerto Rico. Do you have any more suggestions?

    @beaverdamdiveshop · 👍 0

Scuba Diving in the Bahamas

PADI
💬 3 top comments
  • Amazing can’t understand who would dislike this video 🐠🐟

    @HHAAA1990 · 👍 5
  • Beautiful video!!! I went home (to Nassau) and received my certification in Paradise Island, New Providence - Sept. 2021. It was incredible!!! I can't wait to go back. 🧜🏽‍♀️🤿

    @BahamianEmpress08 · 👍 2
  • Wow, I wanna go dive there!!!

    @philippecalatayud7321 · 👍 1

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #mapycom user, please verify: Tennis pitch no longer exists. https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/152244461"

    Pan Perníček · 2025-06-12
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapycz user, please verify: There's Kmc Minorque- centre Bouddhiste."

    Pan Perníček · 2025-01-22
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Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (93/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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