Buceo al Máximo - Balearic Islands
The team at Buceo al Máximo are our kind of people, serious about their gear and their training. This isn’t your typical holiday dive shop. They specialise in equipping divers for more demanding environments, with a strong focus on technical and cave diving. If you’re looking to move beyond recreational limits, or just want to geek out on sidemount configurations and rebreather parts, this is your place. We love that they’re one of the few places offering UTD courses in the Balearics. That commitment to precise, rigorous training really sets them apart. While the website leans heavily into the retail side, don't let that fool you. Their instructors are genuinely passionate and incredibly knowledgeable, especially if you're venturing into overhead environments. We’d suggest chatting with them about their local deep wreck dives; they know the Balearic seabed like the back of their hand. It's a great option for experienced divers looking to expand their skill set, or for anyone who values a dive centre that prioritises safety and advanced techniques.
- Location
- Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 41.661200, -4.733071
- Phone
- +34 685817429
- Website
- https://buceoalmaximo.es/
- Certification Agencies
- SSI, FEDAS, UTD
- Courses
- SSI Diving Courses, FEDAS Diving Courses, UTD Diving Courses
Dive Sites Near Buceo al Máximo
Buceo al Máximo provides access to 15 dive sites in Balearic Islands.
- ALBATROS - 10m (wreck)
- ALMADRABERO - 40m (wreck)
- APOLONIA - 20m (wreck)
- Arco de Formentera (cave)
- Barcos de Burriana (wreck)
- Bufador de son solomo
- cala calafat
- CALA DEL VIDRE
- CALA D'OR - 1m (wreck)
- Cala en Porter East
- Calafat Playa
- Cala Figuera
- Cala fornells
- Cala Galiota - 5-20m (reef)
- CALA GAT - 18m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Balearic Islands
Best Time to Dive in Balearic Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Balearic Islands occur in August, averaging 27.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 14.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 15.3°C
- February: 14.8°C
- March: 15.2°C
- April: 16.4°C
- May: 19.3°C
- June: 22.5°C
- July: 26.2°C
- August: 27.4°C
- September: 25.9°C
- October: 23.4°C
- November: 19.6°C
- December: 16.5°C
Marine Life in Balearic Islands
Home to 150 recorded species including 110 reef fish, 11 octopus & squid, 11 sharks & rays, 5 whales & dolphins, 4 crabs & lobsters, 3 other.
Notable Marine Life
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
- Pollock (Trachurus trachurus) - Reef Fish
- Boarfish (Capros aper) - Reef Fish
- blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) - Reef Fish
- Jac (Helicolenus dactylopterus) - Reef Fish
- Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) - Octopus & Squid
- Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa) - Reef Fish
- Dark Tonguefish (Symphurus nigrescens) - Reef Fish
- Bogue (Boops boops) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Balearic Islands
Based on average water temperature of 20.2°C, currents 12 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 20°C water
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories