This dive site, Cova del Cap Gros, is located just a few minutes boat ride from the dive shop under the lighthouse of Port de Sóller. It offers a captivating wall dive experience complemented by impressive pinnacles and spectacular rock formations. The site is notable for containing two distinct caves that divers can explore during a single dive, providing unique opportunities for exploration and photography. Navigation typically involves following the wall and exploring the various nooks, crannies, and cave entrances.
While specific marine life is not detailed, the description mentions "always some critters to find in the dark," suggesting a good presence of macro life such as nudibranchs, crabs, shrimp, octopuses, and moray eels. Divers can also expect to encounter common Mediterranean reef fish like damselfish, wrasses, bream, and groupers along the wall and around the pinnacles, benefiting from the shelter provided by the rock formations and caves.
The best time to visit this dive site, like most in the Mediterranean, is during the warmer months from late spring to early autumn (May to October), when water temperatures are more comfortable and conditions are generally calm. This site is excellent for divers looking for interesting topography, cave exploration within recreational limits, and macro photography opportunities. Freedivers will also appreciate the accessible depth and interesting structures.
