Es Colomer (tunnel islet)
The uninhabited islet between Cala Sant Vicenç and Formentor, pierced by a huge tunnel whose mouth starts at about 3 m and whose floor reaches 18 m, so you cross the whole islet from the inside. On the far side the bottom steps down over broken rock to sand at 35–40 m, where a school of barracuda is often hunting. 220bars rates it for experienced divers (AOWD with deep experience) because it is easy to end up deeper than planned. Position estimated, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Mallorca & Cabrera (Balearic Islands)
- Area: Tramuntana & North
- Depth: 3–40 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, cave, island
- Coordinates: 39.94514, 3.12976 (approximate)
- Highlights: tunnel through the islet from 3 to 18 m, barracuda in the open blue on the far side, bottom falls to 35-40 m
- Tips: Overhead passage but not technical; plan the profile strictly. North face is exposed to the swell.