Pantaleu Island
Rocky islet off Mallorca's coast
A tiny islet in the Balearics, Pantaleu sits offshore and attracts boaters and divers for rocky shores, clear water and short coastal swims rather than formal facilities.
Pantaleu is a small, uninhabited islet off the southwest coast of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. It sits just offshore from the village of Sant Elm on the island of Mallorca.
The islet is a frequent destination for short boat excursions from Sant Elm and for recreational diving and snorkeling in the surrounding waters. There are no visitor facilities on the islet itself; visits are typically day trips from the Mallorca coast.
Pantaleu has no permanent settlement and has historically been used as a navigational reference and for local fishing activity rather than as an inhabited site. It remains largely undeveloped and protected by local maritime regulations.
Situated a short distance offshore from the village of Sant Elm on Mallorca’s southwest coast, Pantaleu is part of the Balearic Islands administrative region of Spain.
- Recreation tip: An uninhabited islet off the southwest coast of Mallorca that is popular as a landmark for boat trips, snorkeling and diving from the nearby town of Sant Elm.
How to Get to Pantaleu#
Pantaleu is reached by private boat or local charter from nearby harbors such as Porto Colom (about 1-2 nautical miles). Several local operators in Cala d’Or and Porto Colom run short trips that include a circumnavigation of the islet; winter crossings are not recommended due to rough seas.
Tips for Visiting Pantaleu#
- Visit from the harbor side to watch local fishermen land their catch and to see the islet's southern cliffs up close.
- Bring binoculars: the waters around Pantaleu are a known resting spot for cormorants and shearwaters in spring and autumn.
Best Time to Visit Pantaleu#
Best visited by boat in spring through early autumn when seas are calmer; avoid winter crossings when conditions can be rough.
Weather & Climate near Pantaleu#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
