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Dive Spot Guide•
Es Banc
Boat-access wall dive in Formentera's marine reserve.
Calm wall dive with an arch, short boat logistics, and enough structure for relaxed scuba or careful freediving.
About Es Banc
Es Banc is a Formentera marine-reserve wall dive with a small arch, a rocky platform, and sand and seagrass below. The route is easy to read and works well for relaxed scuba, with barracuda, grouper, rays, octopus, moray eels, and nudibranchs around the wall and swim-through. A short boat ride from the island's dive centers makes it an easy add-on when the sea is calm, and the platform-to-wall shape keeps the dive intuitive for photographers and newer divers alike.
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Research Estimate At Es Banc
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Es Banc?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Es Banc Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 23m
Depth Note
The site can stay shallow on the platform and runs into the low-20s along the wall and arch.
Best Season
April to November; the site is still dived year-round.
Typical Conditions
Calm clear water, a rocky wall over sand and seagrass, and easy navigation with an arch and swim-through.
Safety & Access At Es Banc
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Keep tidy buoyancy around the arch and narrow swim-through, and follow reserve rules when you surface or pick up.
Access Restrictions
Marine-reserve access and boat logistics only.
Legal Notes
Follow local reserve rules and operator briefings; the site sits inside the Formentera marine reserve.
Local Intel For Es Banc
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Follow the wall, then work the small arch and narrow swim-through; the site stays interesting at a relaxed pace.
Freediving
Possible for experienced freedivers in calm conditions along the shallow platform, but the arch and deeper wall are better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Only the shallowest parts are snorkel-friendly; the main wall and arch are better by scuba.
Wildlife at Es Banc
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Es Banc
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Es Banc
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
