Cales Coves – Balearic Islands – Menorca
Site Overview
Cales Coves on Menorca’s south coast is a dramatic spot where ancient burial caves in the cliffs meet underwater cliffs and cave swim-throughs. Nudibranchs, morays and bream fill the rocky walls, and the spectacular light playing through the caves makes it a favourite for photography. Above water, the prehistoric cave entrances add a unique cultural layer to the dive. Cales Coves blends history, geology and marine life in one accessible site. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.
Dive Briefing
"Boat into the cove and descend along the cliff, exploring the swim-throughs with a torch and watching for nudibranchs on the walls. Stay shallow at 6-14 m for the light effects, then ascend gradually with a safety stop near the entry. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Nudibranch
Chromodoris spp.
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Wrasse
Labrus spp.
Best: Year-round
Bream
Diplodus spp.
Best: Year-round
Anemone
Anemonia viridis
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Sharp rock
- Overhead cave sections
- Sun exposure
- Boat traffic offshore
- Slippery entry
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Ideal for intermediate divers and photographers who want cliffs, caves and history with reliable macro life. It suits relaxed dives and second dives for confident divers. The sheltered cove is forgiving for most levels. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Menorca Dive
- Cales Coves Diving
Photography Info
Best for: macro, wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Alaior • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Alaior • 5km away