Spain · Spearfishing zone
Reserva Marina de la Badia de Palma
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Reserva Marina de la Badia de Palma.
Regional marine reserve running along the SE coast of the Bay of Palma, Mallorca. Unusually for the Balearics, spearfishing (pesca submarina) is permitted with an individual annual authorization from the Direcció General de Pesca, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, except inside the special/integral protection zone. Spearfishers must hold a valid spearfishing licence and report their catches to the competent authority.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
39.4510°N, 2.7330°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Spain
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply through the fisheries authority of the relevant coastal Autonomous Community (online or in person). A medical certificate of fitness for underwater/free-diving (issued by a doctor qualified in hyperbaric/underwater medicine), or a valid federation licence covering the medical, plus suitable accident insurance, is generally required. ID (DNI for citizens; NIE/passport for foreigners) and payment of the regional fee are needed.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mapa.gob.es