THE ARCIPELAGO OF CABRERA

Is sited at south east of Mallorca island. Constitutes one of the best conserved natural area of the mediterran sea. It was declared national park terrestrial and marine at 1991 due to his exceptional natural value. More than 10000 ha. are protected, of which 1318 correspond to the islands and the rest to the sea. The main target of the park is to protect the marine and terrestrial flora and fauna. The Cabrera waters excel by his great transparency, that permitted the development of important marine communities, the bottoms are very varied, with high sand extensions, rocks and cliffs with caves that offer many habitats for the marine flora. there is also one extensive prairie of "pusidonia oceánica", endemic marine plant of the shores, the posidonia oxigenates the waters preserving the marine bottoms and beaches from the erosion. Die The diving permissions must be asked in advance and only 3 boats by day are granted. Sited to the east of the main island or at the west, we go to the desired place depending on the wind these day, we swimm and descend to the anchor sited between 8 or 12 m. Next we descend through the wall to a maximum deep of 30 or 35 m. During the dive we can see great barracuda shoals, groupers up to 30 kg, moray eels, bower fish, octopus and a great variety of mediterranean fauna. Next we ascend slowly respecting the security limits, until the dive finishes. Now we take a break and later we go to the next dive. We organize diving excursions to Cabrera island. A minimum of 6 people and favorable sea conditions is required, departure from Cala Santanyí Timetable: Departure 08:30h, Return 14:00 aprox. for more information: emailpacosdiving.com