Tourism guide describing Es Vedra, Sa Galera, and Es Vedranell as the protected natural park area.
Isla de Sa Galera wall dive with holes, crevices, and Mediterranean life.
Isla de Sa Galera wall dive with holes, crevices, and Mediterranean life.
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Isla de Sa Galera is a small islet north of Es Vedra with a shallow platform entry and a wall that drops into a compact Mediterranean reef face. The dive is all about holes, crevices, yellow anemones, sponges, and the animals tucked into the rock. It suits scuba divers who like structure and controlled exploration, while freedivers can use the shallow top of the site as a shorter out-and-back.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The dive starts on a shallow platform and descends the wall to around 30 m.
Typical Conditions
A shallow platform leads into a wall with holes and crevices, yellow anemones, sponges, and compact Mediterranean rock life.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy steady near holes and crevices; the site can funnel you into enclosed spaces.
Access Restrictions
Best dived with a local operator who knows the wall line and reserve access.
Legal Notes
The islet sits inside the Es Vedra, Es Vedranell and western islets natural reserve area; follow reserve rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for controlled, close-range scuba rather than long drifts; the wall and holes reward careful buoyancy.
Freediving
The shallow platform works for freediving, but the wall and crevices make scuba the better fit for most visits.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the top of the site; the wall and holes are the main attraction below.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Tourism guide describing Es Vedra, Sa Galera, and Es Vedranell as the protected natural park area.
Official Ibiza reserve page for Es Vedra, Es Vedranell, and the western islets.
Exact Isla de Sa Galera directory listing.
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