El Dragonera
Protected Area
Costes del Tarragonès
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - El Dragonera offers some of Balearic Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Dragonera, off the Balearic Islands, offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive. The site tends to have good visibility, making it easy to spot the usual suspects like moray eels tucked into crevices and schools of bream patrolling the rock faces. It’s a reliable spot for a relaxed dive, good for shaking off the rust or an easy second tank. While not dramatic, it delivers a solid underwater experience without too many surprises.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Dragonera
El Dragonera Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Dragonera, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (39.52, 2.73) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 21.3–25.9°C
Current Speed
26.93 cm/s
Direction: NE (31.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.141 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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