Watersports in Santa Ponsa — 6 of Our Favourites

How is the tour organised?

• 10:00 - meet at the base, get ready and receive a briefing from your guide
• 10:30 - depart and paddle towards the Malgrats Islands, following the coastline, taking in the scenery, and stopping at a cave and natural pool for a swim and a rest
• 12:30 - paddle back towards the base
• 13:00 - return, with time for a shower and a drink on the terrace

The tour runs daily at 10:00. Please enquire directly if you are interested in a private tour.

What’s included:

• all equipment and materials
• professional guide
• free pick-up from your hotel within the Calvià area

Worth knowing:

• participants must be able to swim
• facilities include free lockers, changing rooms, hot showers for men and women, and a small snack bar with a terrace
• a t-shirt must be worn under the life vest for hygiene reasons

The trip begins at the diving centre with registration and a short briefing from your guide, followed by preparation and boarding the boat. You will then enjoy a short 10-minute ride to a quiet cove within the marine reserve.

Once in the water, you will have approximately one hour to snorkel at your own pace. With mask, fins and snorkel provided, you can glide through clear waters, explore small cave areas and observe the local marine life up close. A wetsuit is also provided for comfort and sun protection, helping you stay warm while enjoying the experience.

At any time, you can pause to float on the surface and take in the surrounding coastal scenery, or dive a little deeper to get a closer look at the underwater world. An instructor will always be nearby to ensure safety and guidance throughout.

After the snorkelling session, you will return by boat to the centre, where you can shower and freshen up before heading back.

All equipment is included, so just bring your swimwear and a towel for a relaxed and memorable sea adventure.

Single and double kayaks with backrests for added comfort allow you to discover the hidden gems of this beautiful rocky coastline, including peaceful coves, natural pools, caves, and sandy beaches.

You can choose to explore the renowned marine reserve of the Malgrats Islands or, if you prefer to go further afield, you can also reach the El Toro marine reserve. This is a great way to combine sunshine, swimming, sport, and fun on the beach with family and friends.

Worth knowing:

• participants must be able to swim
• dacilities include free lockers for personal belongings, changing rooms, hot showers for men and women, and a small snack bar with a terrace for relaxing after the activity
• a T-shirt must be worn under the life vest for hygiene reasons

Perfect for those who want to try diving for the first time, this experience includes a short theory briefing followed by a boat trip to a beautiful marine reserve. You will dive at a maximum depth of six metres under the close supervision of a qualified dive professional.

No previous experience is required; however, participants must be able to swim and be at least eight years old.

The programme runs from Monday to Saturday at 16:00 and lasts approximately three hours.

Please note that this experience does not provide a diving certification. However, you will receive a souvenir diploma.

Worth knowing:

• five-star PADI dive centre, recognised for its service and quality standards
• facilities include a dive shop, fully equipped classrooms, changing rooms, hot showers for men and women, lockers, rinsing area, automated wetsuit washing system, maintenance workshop, and a small snack bar with terrace seating for relaxing before and after dives
• first aid kits with medical oxygen are available at the dive centre and on all boats
• a MEDISUB hyperbaric chamber is located approximately twenty minutes away

Try scuba diving

A fun and safe introduction to diving for beginners. Learn basic skills and enjoy a guided dive to a maximum depth of six metres with a PADI instructor.

• Includes: equipment, boat trip, insurance, certificate and transfers
• Minimum age: eight years | No experience required

Open Water Diver

Your first certification, allowing you to dive independently with a buddy to eighteen metres worldwide.

Learn theory, safety skills and complete practical dives.

• Prerequisites: able to swim, minimum age ten, medical certificate

Advanced Open Water Diver

Build experience with five dives, including deep and navigation training plus three speciality dives. Improve confidence and explore new diving styles.

• Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification, minimum age ten

Rescue Diver

Develop safety awareness and rescue skills through theory and realistic in-water training, including self-rescue and diver assistance techniques.

• Prerequisites: Advanced Diver certification, EFR within two years, minimum age twelve

Emergency First Response (EFR)

Learn essential CPR and first aid skills for emergency situations. Divided into Primary Care (life-saving techniques) and Secondary Care (injuries and illness management).

Specialty courses

Improve your diving skills in specific areas:

• Nitrox: longer dive times and gas management
• Deep Diver: dive safely between eighteen and forty metres
• Dry Suit: stay warm and control buoyancy in cold water

Prerequisites vary by course

Professional training

Become a Divemaster or Instructor through advanced training focused on leadership, safety and teaching. Includes Instructor Development Course and final Instructor Examination.

A great way to explore the coastline, enjoy some exercise, and quickly get the hang of it.

They provide high-quality, stable boards, so no previous experience is required. You will easily learn the basics with a short introduction provided on site.

The area is ideal for paddling, with many beautiful spots close by. Just a short distance away are the Malgrats Islands, a protected marine reserve known for its natural beauty, where you can paddle around small islets. For those with more stamina, it is also possible to reach the El Toro marine reserve to the south-east. Alternatively, heading north-west you can explore Costa de la Calma, Cala Fornells, Cap Andritxol or even Port d’Andratx. Along the way, you will enjoy crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches.

Worth knowing:

• participants must be able to swim
• facilities include free lockers for personal belongings, changing rooms, hot showers for men and women, and a small snack bar with a terrace for relaxing after the activity
• a T-shirt must be worn under the life vest for hygiene reasons