This dive site, Cova Blava, is a prominent cavern dive located along Mallorca's Tramuntana coastline, reachable by a 10-minute boat ride southwest from local dive centers. It's famous for its impressive main cavern, accessible via two distinct entries, one larger and one smaller, offering diverse entry and exit points. Divers can explore extensive rock formations and gentle swim-throughs, navigating a fascinating underwater topography.
The marine life at Cova Blava is characteristic of the Mediterranean, featuring various inhabitants within and around the cavern. Divers frequently encounter octopus, moray eels, and conger eels dwelling among the rocks. The surrounding areas are rich with vibrant posidonia seagrass meadows, providing habitat for a multitude of smaller fish and invertebrates, contributing to a healthy ecosystem.
The best time to visit Cova Blava aligns with Mallorca's diving season, typically from spring through autumn, when water temperatures are comfortable and visibility is generally excellent. This site is particularly appealing for intermediate divers comfortable with cavern environments. Freedivers will find the depths and intriguing topography ideal for exploration, while photographers can capture stunning wide-angle shots of the cavern and its unique blue light effects.
