Scuba Diving in Menorca

As many of us are aware, the Mediterranean Sea istowards the edge of the bay you will be greeted by
one of the most fascinating seas in the world. Withlocal Moray Eels, Scorpion fish and Basslets. This is a
masses of aqua life to explore, it is one the ultimategreat diving spot with varying depths and sea life.
destinations in which to explore away from land.The Pont d'en Gil Cave is perceived by many as one
When vacationing in Menorca, embarking on a spotof the diving spots not to be missed within Menorca.
of scuba diving will provide you with a holidayDue to its natural beauty factor, the spot is often
experience like no other. Not only will you get thementioned in diving books and is truly a sight you will
chance to experience some of the many speciesnot forget. However due to its nature, this is an area
that reside within the waters, but you will also bedefinitely requiring the help of a qualified diver. The
able to explore other areas of the island of Menorcacave can be reached by two different entrances -
that may not have been on your initial itinerary.one which is a bit of a tight squeeze from inside Pont
There are many brilliant dive sites on the island - all ofd'en Gil Bay, the other which is from a large opening
which will offer you different surroundings, watersituated on the bay. This can be a challenging dive so
conditions and sea life to feast your eyes on.possibly not the best one of beginners. However,
However, in order to ensure that you are exploring inyou will be open to an exploration of the inside of
safe areas, it is crucial that you look to the servicethe cave which boasts a unique feature in that for
of a diving instructor to not only provide you withmuch of the cave you are able to surface into a
the necessary equipment but also to go with you onlarge airspace and bounce along the water with the
your dives to ensure you do not get lost, etc. Thereuse of your life jacket and the rock formations within
are many instructors and companies which can bethe cave.
found on the island and many of these will oftenPont d'en Gil Bay, one of the entrances to the cave,
based on the beaches within Menorca, but withalso offers a number of different dives to suit all
research you can explore these options and evenabilities. Whether you perform a circling dive off the
book a session prior to your holiday.jutting tongue of the land through the arch, or go
The bay of Cala'n Forcat is known for being one offrom the gentle meander across the bay's sand bed;
the most relaxing dives within the seas that surroundyou will find the bay rich with sea life. You are also
Menorca. The depth begins at around 2 meters andlikely to see many Stingrays on the beach, which is a
gently slopes to around 10 meters as you reach thesight you may not see in many of the other diving
end of the bay. On your journey around the bay youspots within Menorca. This spot can only be accessed
will see a wide range of fish such as bream, mulletby boat, which will anchor in the area in which you
and even the occasional octopus. At the end of thewish to dive, and the most appropriate areas will be
bay, the depth will drop to a further 18 meters ontoidentified to you by your instructor.
a sandy bed which will guide you towards a hugeScuba diving is an experience like no other, so when
rock formation nicknamed 'The Submarine' due to itstaking your holidays in Menorca, why not take the
size and shape. As you follow the canyon down toplunge and see the island and the Mediterranean Sea
around 22 meters, you are likely to see many fishin a truly different dimension.
embedded into the weed beds. As you turn left