Scuba Mallorca dive-site page describing Punta de l'Avançada as easy, 12m max depth, and rich in Posidonia life.
Port de Pollença bay dive with sand, Posidonia, and clear water.
Port de Pollença bay dive with sand, Posidonia, and clear water.
A Port de Pollença dive center is the practical way to reach the site and choose the best weather window.
Punta de l'Avançada is a Port de Pollença bay dive with shallow sand, Posidonia, and an easy wildlife-rich profile that works well for relaxed exploration. It suits beginners and training dives on calm days, with the sheltered bay and steady shallow terrain doing more to shape the experience than depth or current.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 12m
Depth Note
The main profile stays shallow in sand and Posidonia, with the working dive staying in the low teens at most.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, when the bay is calmer and the water is clearest.
Typical Conditions
Shallow sand-and-Posidonia bottom with a mild profile, easy navigation, and abundant small life.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep clear of boat traffic on the approach and stay within the easy shallow line when the bay is calm.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Port de Pollença is the practical default; shore or beach access only makes sense when local conditions and guidance line up.
Legal Notes
No special permit surfaced; use local dive-center briefings and respect bay and harbour traffic.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly boat dive that works well for courses and relaxed wildlife spotting. The shallow bottom keeps the dive easy to pace and simple to brief.
Freediving
Good for easy freediving near the shallows when the sea is calm and the bay is settled.
Snorkeling
Strong snorkel fit thanks to the shallow sand and Posidonia close to the surface.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Scuba Mallorca dive-site page describing Punta de l'Avançada as easy, 12m max depth, and rich in Posidonia life.
Official tourism page placing the point beside Albercuix beach and the Port de Pollença bay access corridor.
Directory-style Mallorca dive guide calling it a dive site for all levels and naming nearby dive centers.
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