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Illa Bledes
Illa Bledes is a boat dive off Fornells with walls, holes, and clear water.
Boat dive from Fornells on a submerged mountain near the marine reserve; circle the walls and crevices in clear water.
About Illa Bledes
Illa Bledes is a boat-access submerged mountain off Fornells, close to the North Menorca Marine Reserve, where walls, holes, and crevices create a steady vertical profile. The layout lets you circle the formation and pick out the shelters where barracuda, groupers, moray eels, and octopus often sit. It is a good fit for relaxed boat diving in clear Menorcan water, but you still want to plan around the boat ride and the reserve setting.
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Research Estimate At Illa Bledes
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Illa Bledes?
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Illa Bledes Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
The mountain rises shallow and the surrounding walls drop to about 30 m.
Best Season
May-June and September-October are the most comfortable windows, with calm water and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Typical Conditions
Clear Mediterranean water, light currents, a submerged mountain, and plenty of holes and crevices along the walls.
Safety & Access At Illa Bledes
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the wall loop and plan the dive around boat timing from Fornells.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Fornells; follow reserve rules and stay inside the permitted diving area.
Legal Notes
The North Menorca Marine Reserve has regulated activity, so follow the operator and reserve guidance when diving here.
Local Intel For Illa Bledes
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall-and-pinnacle style scuba dive circling a submerged mountain with drop-offs to about 30 m and crevice exploration.
Freediving
The shallow top can work for calm-day breath-hold diving, but the full loop is better treated as a boat scuba profile.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is possible on calm days around the top and shallower edges, but the walls are the main attraction.
Wildlife at Illa Bledes
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Illa Bledes
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Illa Bledes
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
