This dive site, Es Camp de Mar Playa, is a highly accessible and safe bay located directly adjacent to a diving center. It is primarily utilized as a training ground for Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) programs and initial dives for Open Water Diver courses, as well as reactivation dives for certified divers. Its maximum depth of 7 meters ensures a very secure environment, making navigation simple, typically involving a gentle slope or sandy bottom within the sheltered bay. There is no specific history or story provided beyond its utility as a training site.
Divers exploring Es Camp de Mar Playa can expect to encounter typical Mediterranean marine life. Notable sightings include salems, octopuses, and moray eels, often found sheltering in small crevices or among rocks. The seafloor is characterized by patches of Poseidon grass (Posidonia oceanica), which provides a crucial habitat for various small fish and invertebrates, alongside common sea urchins. The overall ecosystem supports a healthy, if not spectacular, range of biodiversity suitable for observation during training dives.
This dive site is suitable for diving year-round, with night dives being a popular activity offering a different perspective on the bay's marine inhabitants. For freedivers and snorkelers, the shallow, calm waters and visible marine life make it an excellent spot for practice and enjoyment. Divers should focus on buoyancy control due to the shallow depth and take their time to observe the smaller creatures in the seagrass and rocky areas. It's an ideal location for skill refinement and enjoying a relaxed dive without strong currents or challenging conditions.
