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Mediterranean reserve diving, clear coves, and slow island days in Spain's biosphere island
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 33 sources
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Menorca scuba is classic Western Mediterranean diving: clear blue water, limestone overhangs, caverns, swim-throughs, Posidonia edges, octopus, morays, grouper, barracuda, nudibranchs, and a few deeper technical-feeling objectives. It is not a big-animal destination or a liveaboard route. The best trips use local operators who know how to switch coast, reserve, and depth plans around Tramuntana wind. Certified divers can combine shallow refreshers at Cala Murta, amphora routes at El Jardin de las Anforas, cavern dives at Pont d'en Gil or Cueva de la Luz, north-coast architecture at La Catedral, and the Malakoff wreck at advanced depths.
A northcoast boat dive known for amphora remains and reef life, best done with a guide who explains artifact rules and keeps the route lowimpact.
A signature westcoast cavern with an entrance around {{ 12 | distance:m }}, blue light, a surfacing chamber, and strong appeal for caverntrained divers with local guides.
A historic French freighter that sank in 1929 and now rests around advanced depths, with deck features, fish life, and strict nopenetration judgment for recreational teams.
Northcoast architecture with cathedrallike volume, dramatic light, and a planning dependency on settled weather and responsible overhead protocols.
Operator Checklist
Book early for July and August, but build flexibility into site expectations. Ask whether the operator handles marine reserve authorizations, whether Nitrox is available, and whether the planned site involves overhead, deep, or reserve restrictions. Independent reserve diving requires certification, accident and civil-liability insurance, responsible-diving commitments, and the correct authorization. Many local centers reduce hours from November to April, so do not assume daily departures outside the main season.
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