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Cova del Cap Gros
Boat cave dive above Cap Gros with walls, pinnacles, and backlight.
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About Cova del Cap Gros
Cova del Cap Gros is a guided boat dive above Cap Gros near Port de Sóller. The site combines a controlled wall descent, dramatic rock formations, and a cave section with backlit openings, making it a classic Mallorca dive for divers who enjoy structure and overhead scenery. The route usually starts from a mooring close to the cliff wall, then opens into a deeper wall and cave profile that rewards calm planning and good buoyancy.
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Cova del Cap Gros Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 27m
Depth Note
The mooring starts around 9-10 m, the cave entrance sits around 18 m, and the advanced wall reaches about 27 m.
Best Season
April through October, matching the local boat-diving season.
Typical Conditions
Controlled descent, wall and pinnacle scenery, cave backlight, and a deeper wall option for advanced divers.
Safety & Access At Cova del Cap Gros
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes cave environments; use appropriate training, lighting, and maintain safe navigation practices.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; deeper cave and wall sections are better for experienced scuba divers.
Legal Notes
Treat the cave as an overhead environment and stay within the guide's plan.
Local Intel For Cova del Cap Gros
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Scuba Diving
Best as a guided wall-and-cave dive with big rock formations, backlit cave sections, and a second deeper wall for advanced divers.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the overhead cave profile is a better fit for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the cave and wall are better suited to scuba.
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Wildlife at Cova del Cap Gros
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Cova del Cap Gros Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Official Sóller page for guided diving and coastal activities.
Local tourism page for Cap Gros and the Port de Sóller coastline.
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