Reserva Marina del Nord (Punta de na Foradada) – Balearic Islands – Menorca
Site Overview
The Reserva Marina del Nord around Cavalleria and Cap Gros is Menorca’s premier dive area, with Punta de na Foradada a highlight for outstanding wall dives clad in red gorgonians. Groupers, barracuda and morays thrive in visibility of 25-30 m, and the protected status keeps the reef pristine and uncrowded. Intermediate divers follow the walls while advanced divers explore the deeper drop-offs. The north Menorca reserve is a clear-water gem of the Balearics. 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 from Fornells to the point and descend along the wall, controlling any current and watching the gorgonians for groupers and morays. Follow the drop-off at 18-30 m, then ascend with a safety stop and careful air management. 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
Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Gorgonian
Paramuricea clavata
Best: Year-round
Bream
Diplodus spp.
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Current on the wall
- Depth and nitrogen management
- Boat traffic offshore
- Sun exposure
- Limited shelter
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Suited to Open Water divers and above who want gorgonian walls and big groupers in a clear, protected reserve. It suits photographers and those seeking uncrowded Mediterranean reefs. Confident divers enjoy the deeper walls. 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
- Fornells Diving
- Menorca Dive
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Fornells • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Fornells • 5km away