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Our dive sites

Diving at Son Bou Scuba is more than being underwater. We enjoy our work, which is why we only dive the best dive sites Menorca has to offer!

Depending on your experience, we have around 45 dive sites available, divided all over the island. Caves & caverns, drop-offs, wrecks and reefs offer unexpected colours and marine life. And all that with visibility averaging over 30 meters and water temperatures of 28 degrees in the summer months.

We are one of the few dive centres with a permission to dive the Northern Marine Reserve. Here you will find a wealth of fish, such as large groupers, tuna and banks of barracuda’s.

Menorca is best known for its caves and caverns, which are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Therefore, apart from diving in the Northern Marine Reserve, we also have a selection of the 15 most beautiful caves and caverns for you in our program, such as the famous Pont d’en Gil cavern, Swiss Cheese and the Belltower. Most of the caverns can be dived by divers with less experience. Usually they are large and the exit is always visible. In some caverns we can surface to admire the stalactites and stalagmites.

At least 2 land or boat dives are organised daily to the 45 best dive sites that Menorca has to offer.

In the afternoons we conduct single boat dives and / or snorkelling excursions in the Northern Marine Reserve (upon request & weather permitting).

Night diving is possible when we have a minimum of 3 divers.

Below you will find a selection of our dive sites. The stars indicate the difficulty level (1-4):

Belltower **

Also known as 'Tom's Belfry'. Many of our divers consider this to be the best cavern dive in the Cap d'en Font area. We can access this cavern through two different entrances, after which we find ourselves in a large tunnel which goes about 70 metres into the rocky coastline. At the end of the tunnel is a large air bubble, where we can emerge and admire the stalactites above us.
The Belltower is connected to 'Scorpion Cave' and the 'Organ Loft'. These caves however, are only intended for very experienced divers.

Cala Viola * (marine reserve)

This dive starts from a small beach that gradually drops downs to a depth of 6 metres and is usually full of small fish, barracudas and a few stingrays. Following the reef to the left, we can see a large aluminium mast in the sea grass. Following the mast we find the remains of the 22-metre French sailing yacht 'Chrisaldy' at a depth between 14 - 18 metres. In February 1996 it was washed onto the rocks here and broken in several pieces. The remains of this wreck are spread over a large area and offer interesting settings for underwater photographers. If we keep following the reef to the left, we may see barracudas as well as the remains of Roman amphorae.

Cueva de los Ingleses **

Cueva de los Ingleses is located just outside the Northern Marine Reserve, and can be reached after a short boat ride. We anchor close to the entrance of the cavern and start the dive swimming away from the coast, until reaching a depth of 25 metres. With a bit of luck we can see some groupers and lobsters. Before running out of bottom time we ascend towards the entrance of the cavern at 14 metres. The opening of the cavern continues on the surface, so it is possible to surface within, with a view to the north. We will explore from right to left following the contours of the cavern and look for shrimps, lobsters, crabs and other crustaceans typical of these environments. Looking back towards the entrance we can enjoy the beautiful backlight with an spectacular column on the left.
On the right wall, at a depth of 5 metres, we can enter a tunnel of about 40 metres long, formed by 4 chambers. Because of the depth and the tunnel, this is a dive site for experienced divers. However, for less experienced divers, the dive profile can be adapted.

Diver's Playground *

Giant rocks and stones, combined with a steep wall, guarantee an unforgettable dive. Everywhere we find tunnels, small caves and canyons. In between the rocks we can find moray eels, octopus, trigger fish and colorful nudibranchs, while on the sand it is possible to spot stingrays, eagle rays and flying gurnards. An ideal place for photographers, as there is plenty to explore here. Many of our divers tell us that one dive is not enough to see everything.
Depth: 8 - 21 metres.

Los Bloques *

After entering a beautiful protected cove in Cala'n Blanes, we find ourselves on a sandy sea-bottom with large boulders and rocks on both sides, searching for camouflaged spider crabs. Swimming towards the sea, the depth of the cove gradually drops down from 3 to 10 metres, upon where we reach an imposing drop-off to 18 metres. Going to the left, we see several groups of huge boulders, that reach from 18 to 7 metres. On the way we can find octopus, moray eels and nudibranchs, while the boulders are a gathering point for large schools of fish and barracudas. Visibility here is often excellent and with some luck we can even spot large tuna!

Fossil Cave ****

Another attraction on Menorca's south coast. At the end of a large overhang, at a depth of 13 metres, we find the -somewhat hidden- letterbox openings that lead to this cave. Once inside the cave opens up into a large room, filled with hugh rocks that have fallen from the ceiling at some point. The visibility inside usually equals that of the cenotes in Mexico! Following the left side we can surface in a small air pocket, after making a safety stop and emerging through a freshwater halocline. Looking up at the ceiling we can see the fossile remnants of hundreds of shells, where this cave has gotten its name from.
On our way out we search for two large conger eels that live here. A truly breathtaking dive. Unfortunately only suitable for divers with a cave diving certificate, because most of the time the exit is not visible.

Isla de Tirant * (marine reserve)

We anchor the boat in a sheltered bay formed by Isla de Tirant and the coast at a depth of approximately 5 metres. After entering the water, we head west, keeping Isla de Tirant on our right. We follow a drop-off that leads to a sandy bottom at 18 metres and start swimming clockwise to follow the reef around the island. As we do so, we can spot pipefish, moray eels and octopus. Once outside the bay, we can see schools of barracudas; sometimes close to the reef, sometimes further away. Sea bream and amberjacks are also a common sight, as are small tunas. At this point, we reach the maximum depth of the dive, approximately 20 - 22 metres. Although it is possible to go much deeper, the landscape there is less interesting.
During the dive we keep the reef always on our right, until we reach a wall that, once crossed, leads us to a labyrinth of gullies and canyons. Here we can find moray eels, groupers, nudibranchs and some solitary barracudas, among others. While swimming between the canyons, we find a beautiful arch that takes us back to the bay where we have the boat anchored.

Junkers 88 wreck ****

On February 24, 1943, this German Ju-88 A4 light bomber, stationed in Sicily, accidentally veered off course after a raid on targets in Algeria. Upon sighting the Isla del Aire lighthouse and with little fuel available, the pilot decided to make an emergency landing in the sea, in front of a trawler with local fishermen. All four crew members survived the landing.
The aircraft is now resting at a depth of 47 metres and for that a Tec-50 certificate is required. Not an easy dive due to the often strong current and depth, but certainly worth it. We plan this dive on request, in cooperation with one of our partner dive centers.

Labyrinth */**

Labyrinth, also known as ‘Grand Canyons’, is a dive site located on the west coast. Following the rocky entrance we jump into a fantastic sinkhole, from where we will follow the cliffs that lead us to the entrance of a marvelous cavern. Inside, we swim through a halocline and find a tunnel leading further into the coast. Experienced divers can go there and look for crustaceans, after which we’ll reach a letterbox exit through which we exit the cavern.
Following the coast further to the left, we’ll enter an underwater labyrinth of canyons and tunnels, while reaching a maximum depth of 20 metres. If air allows, there is a second cavern at the other side of the dive site. It has a large opening and its walls are covered with color and life, illuminated by a second opening. Labyrinth is an amazing place for photo opportunities!

Kummetjes Corner * (marine reserve)

A dive site discovered in 2023 that has brought us some great surprises. After anchoring we let ourselves fall into the sea to a depth of about 15 metres. While we swim towards a channel we usually see moray eels, sea breams, small groupers and some octopus in their hiding place. At a certain point we will turn to the right to cross a posidonia meadow for a large rocky area at a depth of between 14 and 18 metres. This whole area is full of life. Following the rocks, we come to a terrace at 23 metres, and from there a large drop-off to 32-34 metres! At this depth it is common to find groupers as well as lobsters hidden in the cracks of the rocks. Since this dive site is within the Northern Marine Reserve, it is full of life!

Cathedral **

Beautiful cavern with an immense opening from 6 to 21 metres. Cathedral is the largest underwater cavern on the south coast, and ideal for divers with little experience in cavern diving. When we swim into this cavern, we follow the left wall and via large boulders and columns we end up at the back. Here is another circular room with stalagmites, which we only visit if the divers have sufficient experience. If we now follow the other wall, we have a fantastic view of the opening of the cavern. After a safety stop, we surface into a large air bubble and see the stalactites hanging from the ceiling above us. When we turn off our dive lights, the light from outside gives the cavern a blue color. Certainly one of the best dives in Menorca.

Llosa del Patró Pere ** (marine reserve)

La Llosa del Patró Pere is considered to be among the best dive sites in the Northern Marine Reserve. We reach La Llosa, which is located in the centre of the reserve, by boat.
Following a canyon, we eventually reach a large arch at 22 metres, where we encounter a group of approx. 150 barracuda’s. After we have enjoyed the barracuda's, we continue our way to the left and make a tour around an underwater hill. Large groupers, amberjacks and sometimes tuna can be spotted here. Because of the depth and the possibility of strong currents, this is a dive site for experienced divers. Max. depth: 30 metres.

Lightning Corner I **

This dive site is also known as 'Cuatro Cuevas’ and is located on the north coast. We anchor the boat near a huge rockfall caused by a lightning strike many years ago (hence the name).
Following the reef, we find the entrance to the first cavern, which opens into a large chamber with openings to the surface, revealing a beautiful light. Via a small opening, this cavern is connected to a second one and once we exit it, we dive with the shore to our right and visit a third cavern. When we enter we can see an exit to our left and a tunnel that runs parallel to the coast. Here we can find an abundance of shrimps, small conger eels and crabs. We follow this tunnel to the end, where we can surface in an air bubble and see the daylight through a tiny hole.
After leaving the cavern we find a seabed full of large rocks that allow us to pass underneath and then exit through another opening. On the way back to the boat we keep an eye out for amberjacks and groupers.

Lightning Corner II *

This dive it the continuation of 'Lightning Corner I', as there is so much to see here! From the boat we drop down to the seabed to around 15 metres, and follow the reef on our right-hand side. The seabed is full of large rocks that sometimes allow us to get under them and then come out through another opening. Although it is possible to go much deeper, we will need our air for the dive to come! At one point the reef stretches out, and here we turn to the right, where we will find a large round hole with huge boulders at the bottom. While going down, we pass a thermocline and reach a depth of around 20 metres. Here we can see different levels of overhangs, sometimes with lobsters inside. Above us is a cavern with a huge air bubble, where it is possible to surface. Swimming to the right, we pass underneath a majestic giant arch, after which we enter a shallow part of the reef. Looking back towards the arch, we can see the other divers against a spectacular backlight. Here we have the choice to enter a small tunnel into the next cavern, or we swim out from the arch and enter this cavern from the outside. Once inside, we make a safety-stop before surfacing, where we can see that we find ourselves in a giant cave with the ceiling some 30 metres above us. Towards the front we see a crack with a huge rock wedged in it. After looking for bats (that can be spotted here on the ceiling), we continue our dive and visit two more caverns, one where we can surface and the other with light coming from above. At this point of the dive, we slowly swim up and away from the reef until we reach 5 metres depth, and at that level we swim towards the boat, while enjoying the landscape below us.

Isla de Porros ** (marine reserve)

This island, named after its characteristic native plant, marks the northern limit of the Northern Marine Reserve. Thanks to the beautiful landscape with steep walls and the large groupers, schools of amberjacks and barracudas, this is considered to be one of the best dives in the marine reserve.
The boat is anchored to the southeast of the island on a seabed of around 10 metres, ideal for making the safety stop at the end of the dive while we observe the schools of sea breams and curious amberjacks that occasionally come close to us. We begin the dive by ascending to 20 - 25 metres while we swim towards the west. Everywhere around us we see large rocks that will protect us from the usual current in the area. This is also where we can spot barracudas out in the blue. Gradually going down, at a depth of around 30 - 32 metres, we reach a cluster of large rocks, where we will be able to see huge groupers. Slowly we are nearing the south-western tip of the island and it is time for us to turn, before the current sweeps us around the corner. At a shallower depth we swim back along the reef, protected from the current that is much stronger at depth. Between the rocks we not only look for flora and fauna but also for archaeology; the area is full of relics from ancient times such as stone anchors and amphora shards.

Malakoff wreck ***

During a storm in January 1929, the French steamship Malakoff ran into a rock formation known in Menorca as 'Escull de Gobernador' and sank in just 7 minutes. This famous wreck stands upright on the sandy bottom, at a depth of 40 metres. The deck is located at approximately 32 metres. In the 1950s, salvage divers blew away the entire superstructure with explosives. Today, the Malakoff forms an artificial reef some 105 metres long. Because around the wreck is only sandy bottom, we find an unprecedented abundance of fish here, which also attracts many pelagic fish. A group of more than 100 barracudas has its permanent home here. We also see conger eels, large grouper and triggerfish. Sometimes divers can find remains of the cargo; ceramic tiles and porcelain. Recently, even the ship's compass could be seen.

Moon Pool ***

A cave dive for experienced divers. A beautiful steep wall and 'Horse Shoe Tunnel' take us to the entrance of the Moon Pool, at a depth of 13 metres. Moon Pool is one of the most famous caves in Menorca. Once inside, a tunnel leads us via several bends about 50 metres into the rocky coast of Cap d'en Font. As we follow this tunnel, we swim over large boulders and round pebbles, until at the end we reach acircular room with a hole in the ceiling. Here we make our safety stop, after which we swim through a halocline before surfacing. After a final bend, we are now in a small air pocket.
On the way back, we look for conger eels, crabs and shrimps, which we find here in abundance.

Ocean Diver wreck **

The Ocean Diver is a small Dutch freighter about 23 metres long. The was last used for tobacco smuggling between several Mediterranean ports and North Africa, and eventually impounded by the Spanish Coast Guard. After several years of rusting in the port of Mahón, the Ocean Diver was made into a sunk to create an artificial reef.
Directly in front of the dive centre, the wreck sits upright on the sea floor at a depth of 28 metres and provides a habitat for groupers and nudibranchs.

Puerta de la Iglesia ***

We find this cave after leaving the cove of Cala’n Forcat. Following the reef, we enter the cave while staying away from the sandy bottom, as a wrong fin kick can bring visibility down to just a few metres! The cave goes straight into the shore, and slowly gets narrower and the ceiling lower. About 100 metres in we come upon a restriction with some stalactites and stalagmites, which is proof that once this was a dry cave. From here onwards, access is only possible with sidemount-configuration, so we turn around. While swimming back, we search for crustaceans and enjoy the blue from the opening, which resembles a church door. A truly amazing sight!

Punta de S' Alemanya *

This fantastic dive site is located on the west coast, directly next to the famous 'Pont d’en Gil' cavern. We anchor in the sheltered cove, and after jumping into the water we can see the sandy bottom at 18 metres. However, we don’t go there yet, as our direction takes us underneath the arch at a depth of 7 metres, leading us out of the cove. After the arch we stay closely to the wall on our right. Suddenly we see a tunnel hidden in the rock, and we enter. Only 15 metres long, this beautiful tunnel enables us to take a shortcut to the other side of the cove.
Once out of the tunnel, we dive down to the bottom at a depth of around 20 metres. Following the border of sand and rocks mixed with sea grass, we can observe groupers, moray eels and octopus. Looking towards the sand we keep an eye out for stingrays and eagle rays, which are frequently seen here. While exploring some overhangs with groupers, we swim around the headland and come back into the cove. At 18 metres we find large rock formations with lots of life hidden around it. When our air gets low, we swim towards the wall on our right and make our safety stop while swimming along it. A truly magnificent dive with often excellent visibility!

Pont d'en Gil */**

Menorca's most famous cavern (220 metres long) should not be missed in any dive log! Pont d'en Gil is by far the best cavern dive in the western Mediterranean. The entire cavern is filled with stalactites, stalagmites and columns. With a maximum depth of 12 metres and because it is almost always possible to surface, this cavern is also suitable for less experienced divers.
After anchoring in the cove nearby, we swim underneath the famous giant arch and keep the reef to our left. Soon we see the large opening of Pont d'en Gil, and after a safety stop we emerge into a giant tunnel. Once inside, we float on the surface and admire the stalactites some 6 metres above us. For more experienced divers we can enter a second cave at the end of the tunnel. No stalactites here but 'English Beach' (if you want to know the origins of the name; dive with us). The way back is done under water and we'll leave the cavern through another tunnel, which brings us back in the cove where we started our dive.

S'Algar Funnels **

Two spectacular caverns on top of each other, connected by a tunnel. The upper cavern, with it’s entrance at 8 metres, leads to a small sinkhole in the rocky coast of S'Algar. After we have enjoyed the spectacular entrance of light from the sinkhole, we swim halfway where we can see the tunnel that will bring us to the lower cavern. Because the tunnel is quite narrow this route is not for inexperienced divers! The semicircular opening of the second cavern is so large that daylight reaches into the back. The maximum depth in the lower cavern is 26 metres. Once outside we can reach a depth of 35 metres, before starting our ascent along the wall.

S’ Olla */** (marine reserve)

This sheltered bay on the north of Cap de Cavalleria offers dives for all levels, as we can easily adapt the depth to the level of experience and certification.
The easiest dive takes us along the south wall of the bay, swimming between rocks at depths ranging from 8 to 18 metres, where we can see medium-sized groupers, breams, octopus and moray eels.
The other dive we do in this bay is only suitable for experienced divers, as we can reach depths of almost 40 metres. Swimming out of the bay we head north, gaining depth between large rocks, which are a refuge for moray eels and lobsters. The deepest area, the sandy bottom at around 40 metres, is where the largest groupers in the area live. However, throughout the dive we will see groupers of all sizes, as well as schools of sea bream and amberjacks. After turning the dive, we ascend to a shallower depth, following the wall, which is covered with white gorgonians. Here we are able to swim between some rocks forming tunnels, until we reach the boat to make our safety stop.

Punta es Morter * (marine reserve)

This dive site is located on the eastern border of the marine reserve. Punta es Morter offers us unique landscapes and a surprising amount of underwater life, too. We anchor the boat on a rocky platform at a depth of 5 metres, and begin the dive by swimming with the reef to our left. We follow a wall at a depth of around 15 metres, until a spectacular mountain appears on our right-hand side. Here we dive down to the western side of the mountain to a depth of 28 metres. It is here that we can observe the greatest concentration of life; groupers, schools of bream, amberjacks, moray eels and sometimes even a school of bonito! The mountain itself is usually covered with colorful nudibranchs. After we have swum around the mountain, we cross the channel to head back to the reef and enter a beautiful canyon that leads us to a series of small tunnels. While swimming in and out of the canyons, we again follow the edge of the reef to look for a school of barracuda, that can often be found here. If the air in our tanks allows it, we visit a large inlet in the reef, before we head back to make a safety stop at the platform where we have the boat anchored.

Stalactite Cave **

Stalactite Cave, located on the north coast, is a small cavern that was discovered only recently and that is known to very few people. A small entrance leads us via a tunnel to an air-filled space, where we can surface. If we look over our shoulder, we can still see the blue from the entry. Inside it is shallow and we can swim around a large rock. To the left there is another room full of stalactites and stalagmites. To reach this, we have to take of our fins and wade through a large crack. Here we can enjoy the true beauty of this cavern -without touching anything-, as the process of precipitation is still on-going after thousands of years!

Submarine Rock *

At the end of a sheltered bay called Cala'n Forcat we come to a drop-off with a sandy bottom that takes us to 18 metres. To the right we can see Submarine Rock looming, and we follow the impressive canyon that it forms with the reef, while searcing for scorpion fish and octopus. Above the sea grass behind this canyon we often find a large group of barracudas as well as amberjacks and trigger fish. With luck it is also possible to see bonitos and sometimes even tuna of up to 2 metres! There is also an extensive amphora field here; the former cargo of a Roman vessel. Depth: 8 - 22 metres.

Organ Loft ***

At a depth of around 13 metres we find the entrance to this little-known cave in the Cap d'en Font area, which is only suitable for experienced divers. The opening itself is wide enough, but after some 20 metres the bottom rises sharply into a circular room and from here we will lose sight of the entrance. If we now look over our left shoulder, we can see a submerged gallery of stalactites and stalagmites. The bottom in this part of the cave consists of a mix of very fine sand and particles, and one wrong movement of the fins will reduce the visibility to zero. We follow a 1,5-metre high tunnel, which makes a twist to the left. On our left side we can now see a circular hole that will bring us back to the entry in case the need arises. On our right we see some small openings where we can look into another cavern; the 'Belltower'. We continue straight ahead and the ceiling drops to about 1 metre in height. Again, the tunnel turns to the left and on our right hand side we can see some cracks and rock formations that are favored by conger eels. A little further another hole in the bottom brings us back almost right in front of the cave entrance.

Tunnel Vision */**

Located in Cala'n Blanes, we enter this tunnel through a shallow opening in the rocky coast. Inside we find a tunnel half filled with water. Somewhere in the middle the tunnel splits in two and comes together again before opening out into a large opening at 12 metres depth. Inside we can find octopus, shrimps and crabs.
Outside the tunnel is a wonderful drop-off down to 25 metres where we often encounter parrot fish, nudibranchs, barracuda's and eagle rays. We have the choice to either return through the tunnel by the second passage-way or follow the impressive coastal wall back to our starting point.

Swiss Cheese */**

Hollow rock on Menorca's north coast with tunnels, canyons and chimneys where we can swim in and out to our heart's content. Swiss Cheese is one of Menorca's most famous dive sites and a must-see.
A 50-metre long path leads us to a beautiful protected cove, where the dive site is located. On our way to the cavern we can see nudibranchs, moray eels and octopus. In Swiss Cheese, we find scorpion fish, small crabs and several conger eels. In the spring we can also see the odd slipper lobster.
North of the entrance, at a depth of 30 metres is a sandy bottom where we can see rare white gorgonians and small stingrays. A dive site for all levels, as the dive plan can easily be adapted.

Santa Clara wreck ****

On the 20th of April 1983 the fishing vessel Santa Clara suffered an engine failure 45 miles to the northeast of Menorca during a severe storm. While a rescue effort was organised, the crew of the Clara presumably dumped contraband tobacco overboard. She was later towed to Mahon harbour where her crew simply disappeared. After remaining at the naval base in Mahon for some years, she was finally towed out to sea and scuttled by the Spanish Navy in July 1988. For 9 years, the Santa rested undisturbed, until she was rediscovered in 1997. The Santa found her last resting place at 47 metres in front of Punta de Rafalet.
The wreck lies upright on a sandy bottom and is in good state, forming an artificial reef. The wheelhouse is at 41 metres and the forward mast at 35 metres. A perfect dive for technical divers. We schedule this dive upon request in corporation with one of our partner dive centres.