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Community page using the Es Pas des Illa site name variant.
Local operator required
A local Menorca boat operator is the practical way to time the reserve and current window.
Marine-reserve boat dive with a shallow platform, wall section, and a current-prone return over sand and rock.
About Es Pas
Es Pas is a sheltered marine-reserve boat dive in front of Illa de Porros, where a shallow platform, a short wall section, and a sandy run usually bring barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays, groupers, octopus, and moray eels. It is best for divers who are comfortable with changing current and a guided reserve entry.
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Research Estimate At Es Pas
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Es Pas?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Es Pas Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 20m
Depth Note
The route begins on a very shallow platform and reaches about 20 m on the deeper wall and return sections.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Shallow platform, a wall or rise, sandy patches, and a boat-return section where current can be noticeable.
Safety & Access At Es Pas
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay close to the guide through the current shift, watch buoyancy on the shallow platform and white rock, and keep the return conservative.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry is the normal route, and the reserve/current timing is best handled by a local operator.
Legal Notes
Follow marine-reserve rules and use the operator's plan for the approach and pickup.
Local Intel For Es Pas
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive in the reserve, with buoyancy control for the shallow platform and return leg.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site because the boat profile and changing current make it better for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the interesting structure sits below the easy surface zone.
Wildlife at Es Pas
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Es Pas
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Es Pas
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
