Plàncton Diving - Balearic Islands
The team at Plàncton Diving are exactly the kind of people we love diving with. They’re less about ticking off certifications and more about really connecting you with the Balearic underwater world. We think they’re especially great if you’re keen to understand what you’re seeing, not just see it. Their focus on marine biology and environmental education shines through, making them a top pick for divers who appreciate a thoughtful, informed approach to their time below the surface. Their oceanographer guides elevate every dive. We remember a particular outing where the guide pointed out a nudibranch we’d have otherwise swum right past, then spent the safety stop explaining its diet and reproductive cycle. It was fascinating. They run citizen science projects too, which we think is a fantastic way to feel like you're contributing. Expect dives around the Costa Daurada, often exploring rocky reefs and seagrass meadows, looking for critters like moray eels tucked into crevices or curious octopuses. Visibility here can be excellent, especially in late summer, with schools of glinting damselfish often darting past. If you’re looking for a dive centre that offers more than just a ride to the reef, Plàncton Diving is our favourite.
- Location
- Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 40.907630, 0.811931
- Phone
- +34 977 457741
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.planctondiving.cat
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 284, Carrer Número Vint-i-Tres, Les Tres Cales, 43860
- Languages
- Català, Español, English, Français
Dive Sites Near Plàncton Diving
Plàncton Diving 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