Diving3 dive sites- Duration
- 2 days
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$$$
- Permit
- Required
- Crowd
- Quiet
Diving in Cabrera
Spain
Diving the clearest water in the Mediterranean, inside a national park.
Skill · Beginner–Advanced
Deep water soloing in Mallorca
Illes Balears·Spain
Photo: Martin from Tyrol · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Epic~6 days
Why go
Mallorca's coast of limestone arches and overhangs above deep, warm water made it the home of psicobloc, climbing without ropes above the sea. Cala Barques, Porto Cristo and the Cova del Diablo coast became famous through climbing films.
When
In season: May–Jun, Sep–Nov · Peak: Sep–Oct
Who it’s for
Skill
Intermediate–Expert
Effort
Demanding
Suitable from
14+ · Teen+
Crowds
Steady
Cost
$$
Deep water soloing specifics
- Rock
- Limestone sea cliffs
- Sea state
- Calm seas only
- Grade range
- Easy to 9a+
- Water temp
- 23 °C
What to expect
Steep overhanging routes above deep water, swims back to the start, and falls that need good technique. Calm seas and warm water in late summer and autumn are best.
How to start
Base in Porto Cristo or Cala Sant Vicenç and check the sea state before climbing. Learn to fall straight and check the depth, and climb with friends who can help from the water.
What else is in Illes Balears
Diving3 dive sites
Sailing4 routesEpic
- Duration
- 1d–2d
- Kids
- Kid+
- Cost
- $$$$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Steady
Sailing in the Balearic Islands
Spain
A week of island-hopping across turquoise Balearic water.
Skill · Beginner–Advanced
Cycling- Duration
- Flexible
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Steady
Cycling in Mallorca
Spain
Sa Calobra and Cap de Formentor — the Serra de Tramuntana, the pro peloton's winter base.
Skill · Intermediate–Advanced
Deep water soloing elsewhere
Deep water soloingEpic
- Duration
- 7 days
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Steady
Deep water soloing in Railay
Thailand
Tonsai and Railay limestone rising straight out of the Andaman Sea, reached by boat.
Skill · Intermediate–Expert
Deep water soloingEpic
- Duration
- 6 days
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Quiet
Deep water soloing in Cat Ba
Vietnam
Boat-access deep water soloing on the karst towers of Lan Ha Bay, off Cat Ba Island.
Skill · Intermediate–Expert
Deep water soloingEpic
- Duration
- 6 days
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Quiet
Deep water soloing in Cala Gonone
Italy
Limestone walls rising from deep water along the Gulf of Orosei, reached from Cala Gonone.
Skill · Intermediate–Expert
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