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Official tourism context for the Port de Sant Miquel / Murada area
Dive Spot Guide•
Isla Murada
Isla Murada is a boat dive with caves, tunnels, and rocky walls.
Local operator required
Boat access and the overhead sections are best handled with a local operator from the Portinatx or San Miguel side.
Plan Isla Murada as an operator boat trip from San Miguel or Portinatx, with route choice matched to level and sea state.
About Isla Murada
Isla Murada is a boat dive around an island wall system off San Miguel, known for rocky seabeds, tunnels, and caves cut through the cliffs. The site offers both shallower routes and deeper wall sections, so the line you choose changes the feel from relaxed sightseeing to more serious overhead terrain. Marine life is a strong draw, with groupers, moray eels, barracudas, and nudibranchs common around the rock.
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Research Estimate At Isla Murada
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Isla Murada?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Isla Murada Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 42m
Depth Note
Shallower routes start around 12m, while the walls and island loop reach the low 40s.
Best Season
May to October; June to September is the most reliable window.
Typical Conditions
Usually good visibility, little or no current, and calmer summer conditions; deeper tunnel routes need solid buoyancy.
Safety & Access At Isla Murada
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Tunnels and caves create overhead environments; appropriate training, planning, and equipment are recommended.
Access Restrictions
Access is best arranged by a local boat operator from San Miguel or Portinatx, with route choice matched to sea state and level.
Legal Notes
Stay within certification limits on the overhead sections and follow operator guidance for any site-specific rules.
Local Intel For Isla Murada
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Several dive options are described around the island, featuring seabeds plus tunnels and caves in the island walls.
Freediving
The shallower wall sections may suit experienced freedivers, but the caves and tunnels are better treated as scuba territory.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the calmer, shallower water; the main appeal is the scenery rather than a long surface route.
Wildlife at Isla Murada
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Isla Murada
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Isla Murada
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
