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Cabrera Archipelago National Park

Spain
Open Water suggestedBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Cabrera Archipelago National Park at a glance

Cabrera Archipelago National Park is an intermediate boat dive site in Spain. Typically most favorable Jun · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 26°C

Site hazards: Protected-area restrictions, boat logistics, permit/licence limits, wind exposure, current, remote bailout options, and strict marine-park rules.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Thu20:00–21:00
Fri8:00–21:00
Sat8:00–21:00
Sun8:00–20:00
Mon8:00–20:00
Tue8:00–20:00
Wed8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:58 · Sunrise 7:25 · Sunset 20:05

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.9 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

What Divers Say

Best time: Choose a settled Mallorca/Balearic weather window and confirm park access, moorings, allowed dive zones, and route suitability with the operator before booking.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan43%16°C1.6 m
  2. Feb69%15°C1.2 m
  3. Mar43%16°C1.6 m
  4. Apr77%17°C1.0 m
  5. May86%20°C0.9 m
  6. Jun91%24°C0.8 m
  7. Jul90%27°C0.8 m
  8. Aug90%28°C0.8 m
  9. Sep83%26°C1.0 m
  10. Oct58%24°C1.3 m
  11. Nov49%20°C1.5 m
  12. Dec66%17°C1.3 m

June hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.

Featured Mallorca marine park guide

Cabrera Archipelago National Park is the strongest existing PickADive match for "dive sites in Mallorca" style searches. This guide explains why Cabrera is not a casual shore listing: it is a protected Balearic marine-park destination where permits, boat access, conservation rules, and operator planning come first.

PickADive guides and forecast windows are planning context, not a safety clearance. Confirm current conditions, rules, training limits, and operator guidance before diving — the decision is yours.

Planning focus
Mallorca marine park
Access
Boat/permit context
Confirm park rules and allowed dive zones first.
Best for
Protected Mediterranean diving
Planning note
Confirm rules first
Difficulty
Intermediate
Suggested context: Open Water With Authorized Operator Guidance; Confirm Current Cabrera Protected Area Permit/license, Allowed Dive Zone, Mooring, And Route Requirements.
Depth
Depth varies
Confirm your plan against current conditions and training.

Why dive Cabrera Archipelago National Park

Mallorca searches are broad, so PickADive should lead with the highest-quality, most defensible page rather than thin operator pins. Cabrera has clear protected-area significance, strong destination context, and enough conservation value to support a useful guide.

How to dive it

Plan Cabrera through an authorized operator or permitted vessel. Confirm current permit requirements, allowed dive zones, mooring rules, maximum depth, weather backup, and whether the trip fits your certification.

Marine life and site character

The value is Mediterranean marine-park biodiversity: clear water, rocky reef, seagrass context, fish life, and protected-island scenery. Sightings vary, but low-impact behavior and rule-following are part of the dive.

Best season and conditions

Mallorca diving is seasonal and weather-sensitive, while Cabrera access is additionally shaped by permits and boat logistics. Choose a settled forecast and confirm with the operator or park-authorized channel before booking.

Hazards and diver readiness

Remote boat logistics, permit restrictions, current, wind exposure, limited bailout options, and marine-park rules are the key concerns. Treat it as a protected destination dive, not a casual beach entry.

Local tips

Use Cabrera as the premium Mallorca research anchor, then compare easier Mallorca shore or training sites separately. If permits or weather do not line up, a simpler local Mallorca dive may be the better day.

Why this is the Mallorca page to enrich first

Broad searches like "dive sites in Mallorca" need a strong, trustworthy page. Cabrera is better suited than a random thin listing because protected-area rules and trip planning are genuinely useful to explain.

  • Make permit and boat-access expectations clear.
  • Use the page to link Mallorca search intent to real planning checks.
  • Avoid presenting Cabrera as an easy shore dive.

Common questions about Cabrera Archipelago National Park

Is Cabrera a Mallorca dive site?

Cabrera is off Mallorca in the Balearic Islands and is commonly researched by divers planning Mallorca trips. It is a protected archipelago, not a normal beach-entry site.

Do divers need permits for Cabrera?

Access and diving are controlled by protected-area rules. Confirm the current permit and operator requirements before planning a trip.

Is Cabrera good for beginners?

Do not assume so. Boat logistics, permits, weather, and route choice decide whether a specific trip is appropriate.

Why not make a generic Mallorca list instead?

A generic list can come later. The stronger first move is enriching a real, high-value protected-area page that can support internal links from Spain and Mallorca discovery paths.

Data updated June 2026

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Protected-area restrictions, boat logistics, permit/licence limits, wind exposure, current, remote bailout options, and strict marine-park rules.


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