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About this site
Portals Vells offers stunning underwater caves and arches in crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. The site features dramatic rock formations, swim-throughs, and abundant marine life like groupers, octopuses, and colorful nudibranchs. Ideal for intermediate divers, it has gentle currents and excellent visibility. The shallow sections near the entrance are perfect for beginners, while deeper areas reveal hidden caverns. Sunlight filtering through the arches creates mesmerizing light effects. A must-dive for those exploring Mallorca’s underwater wonders.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Striped Red MulletMullus surmuletusReported here · unconfirmed
Red MulletMullus barbatusReported here · unconfirmed
ComberSerranus cabrillaReported here · unconfirmed
Small Red ScorpionfishScorpaena notataReported here · unconfirmed
Red ScorpionfishScorpaena scrofaReported here · unconfirmed
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