Cavern
down to 28 m
Cueva de la Luz and Pillars of Hercules
A sunlit cavern under the cliffs of Eubarca bay, combined with a second cave at 9 m holding the two Pillars of Hercules.
- Advanced
Ibiza & Formentera
Diving in Spain
11 documented dive sites. Known for dentex, amberjacks and barracuda.
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
- Water
- 14–22 °C
- Levels
- Advanced, Experienced, Technical
- Nearest airport
- IBZ
When to go
Pick a month: the diving season, from published sources, and the typical weather.
Pick a month
- Best
- Good
- Possible
- Closed
- Not documented yet
Ibiza & Formentera in October
Best season- Air
- 24 °C
- 18 °C at night
- Rain
- 50 mm
- one of the wettest months
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- on average
Typical weather, not a forecast: averages for 2021–2025 (air, rain, wind), data from Open-Meteo (ERA5 / Copernicus, Météo-France). Covers an area of roughly 10 to 25 km around the destination.
April–November are the best months; in winter the water drops to about 14 °C (around 22 °C in summer).
Dive sites in Ibiza & Formentera
From the easiest to the most demanding. Levels with a dashed outline are estimates we are still verifying.
In the Es Freus marine reserve between Ibiza and Formentera, scuba needs an individual or group permit and is banned in the s'Espardell maximum-protection zone; divers may not carry any fishing or collecting tools.
For Advanced divers
usual dive down to 30 m8 sitesWall
down to 45 m
Dado Pequeño
Craters, crevices and rock walls down to 28 m, known for its dentex and barracudas.
- Advanced
- Stingrays
Rock formations
down to 22 m
El Arco
Several underwater rock arches inside the Es Freus reserve, with octopus, groupers, shi drums and nudibranchs.
- Advanced
- Nudibranchs
For experienced divers
usual dive down to 40 m2 sitesTechnical and specialty dives
1 siteMarine life
When the big encounters happen, month by month.
Reported here, season not documented yet:
- Dentex
- Amberjacks
- Barracuda
- Crustaceans
- Nudibranchs
- Octopus
- Scorpionfish
- Conger eel
- Groupers
- Moray eels
- Corals
- Dolphins
- Turtles
- Stingrays
- Tuna
- Seahorses
Where is Ibiza & Formentera?
- Nearest airport
- IBZ
Ibiza & Formentera: frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to dive Ibiza & Formentera?
- The best months to dive Ibiza & Formentera are Apr–Nov. April–November are the best months; in winter the water drops to about 14 °C (around 22 °C in summer).
- Is Ibiza & Formentera good for beginner divers?
- Not really: none of the 11 dive sites we document is rated for Open Water divers. Plan an Advanced certification and some experience first.
- What is the water temperature in Ibiza & Formentera?
- The water is usually between 14 °C and 22 °C over the year.
- What marine life can you see in Ibiza & Formentera?
- Divers regularly see dentex, amberjacks, barracuda, crustaceans, nudibranchs and octopus.
- How do you dive Ibiza & Formentera?
- The nearest airport is IBZ.
About this page
Seasons and marine life come from the sources below. Site levels and depths marked as estimated come from our original catalogue and are being checked one by one. Conditions change: always confirm with a local dive centre.
Your next dive is somewhere out there.
Find my next dive tripPhoto credits
- Sunlight and bubbles in deep blue water, Sarah Lee, Unsplash License, on Unsplash