Illa del Sec (El Sec, sunken boats Clara and Regina Maris)
An isolated islet in the Bay of Palma off the Calvià coast, reachable only by boat. The north face starts on a platform at about 7 m and slopes to roughly 18 m, within reach of Open Water divers; the south face drops to the sunken fishing boats Clara (18 m) and Regina Maris (29 m, a wooden boat on a sandbank), with a large anchor from a tourist submarine near the Clara. Big Blue Diving lists three smaller wrecks and a maximum of 32 m, West Coast Divers 26 m. Groupers, barracuda, octopus and moray eels are common. Often dived as a second dive. Position estimated, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Mallorca & Cabrera (Balearic Islands)
- Area: Palma & Southwest
- Depth: 7–32 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, island, wreck
- Coordinates: 39.4779, 2.5408 (approximate)
- Highlights: sunken fishing boats Clara (18 m) and Regina Maris (29 m), groupers, barracuda, octopus and moray eels, routes for several levels from one mooring
- Tips: Regina Maris is for Advanced divers (AOWD); the north face suits Open Water. Weather can change quickly.