Discover Diving Adventures in Fornells Menorca's Marine Reserve

Fornells, an idyllic fishing village on the northern coast of Menorca, serves as the gateway to the stunning underwater world of the North Menorcan Marine Reserve. Nestled in the Mediterranean Sea, Fornells offers an unparalleled variety of water sports, with scuba diving being particularly impressive. Divers can descend into a labyrinth of caves, arches, and tunnels, exploring the intricate rock formations that are home to large schools of barracuda and groupers. Among these formations, an array of macro creatures can also be spotted, adding to the rich tapestry of marine life that thrives here thanks to the marine reserve.

Diving in Fornells is accessible to everyone, with several dive centers in the village catering to all levels of experience. Whether you are embarking on your first-ever dive or advancing your skills with a Divemaster course, Fornells provides the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of this Mediterranean gem.

Courses and Events

Divemaster

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started is 40 logged/verified dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives of experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will receive the Dive Guide certification upon successful completion of the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified dives. Upgrade to Divemaster immediately or at any time thereafter by studying the Science of Diving materials on your own and passing the Digital Final Exam that makes you an SSI professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers.

30 March +5 More
EUR 800.00

Advanced Open Water Diver

If you can't decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You'll try Deep Diving and Navigation, plus a choice of 3 other specialties, before committing to full specialty training. It's a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you'll experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a thorough briefing with your SSI Instructor. By completing this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings at any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

31 March +60 More
EUR 425.00

Open Water Diver

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

03 April +60 More
EUR 495.00

Dive Activity

Fornells is the perfect Dive Spots for Beginners and Cave Explorers

The shallow waters and pristine beaches of the bay at Fornells are ideal for beginner dive courses while it’s possible for experienced divers to descend as deep as 40-metres to explore the rock formations of Solla. The most common dives in Fornells are cave dives. At Llosa Dels Ocellers travel through labyrinthine tunnels, caves, and canals or explore a perforated rocky islet aptly named Swiss Cheese.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Fornells

At many of the dive sites of the marine reserve, there is abundant fish life from schooling barracuda to giant groupers. Stingrays can be spotted resting on the sandy seafloor and it is common to find moray eels in the cracks and crevasses of rock formations. Macro-enthusiasts can search for flying gurnards, slipper lobsters and hermit crabs while cuttlefish and octopus are often encountered. Rock cod and well-camouflaged scorpionfish can be witnessed in caves.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
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Total number of species: 200

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Moray Eel
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Total number of species: 300

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Octopus
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
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The best month do dive in Fornells

As part of the Balearic Islands, belonging to Spain, Fornells water temperature ranges from 14℃ in winter to 26℃ at the peak of summer. High season for visiting Menorca is during July through to September when the water temperature is at its most comfortable. However, scuba diving in Fornells is possible year-round if you don’t mind the colder water!

Dive Centers

DIVING MENORCA

Avenida Poeta Gurmersind Riera 98, 07748 Fornells, IB - ESP

Dive Sites

Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Illa de Tirant (★4.5)

Leaving the bay of Fornells, on the rightside, we find the islet of Tirant. A place with a variety of possibilities, from a shallow dive for a try scuba, to dives for divers who want to see more life. It is possible to go around the islet to see a diversity of fish.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon

Coves des Llamp (★4.6)

Five minutes from the harbour of Fornells. It’s a set of caverns that can be adapted to different levels. Depending on the anchor point we will see the caverns from different perspectives. The backlight that the caverns offer is captivating. Outside the caverns, there are a lot of rocks with holes and tunnels.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Cueva del Inglés (★4.6)

5 minutes navitation from the harbour of Fornells. The cavern is approachable from the surface and it drops until 18m depth underwater. As we go, the cavern becomes more narrow. When we look backwards there is an amazing backlight that !will leave you breathless!
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Punta des Murter (★4.5)

Dive spot 5 minutes from the port of Fornells. As soon as we leave the bay, we turn to the right to reach Punta des Murter. It anchors on a platform at 5m to fall to a maximum of 20m. Throughout the dive there is life, tunnels, ceilings and a small cavern with a nice backlight.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Cala Viola de Llevant (★4.7)

Near the Cap Cavalleria lighthouse, in the North reserve. 27 meters of maximum depth. Posidonia, sandy areas and rocky walls alternate creating refuge for a large amount of marine life
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon

Llosa des Patró Pere (★4.5)

10 minutes of navigation from Fornells’ harbour. We anchor in a big platform and we dive toward a elevation of the terrain that goes from 14m to 30m depth. There, we cross a beautiful arc. Depending on the current, we can surround all the elevation or we can return to see an amazing backlight near the platform.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Porros Este (★4.5)

Dive spot to the east of the Island of Porros. We anchor on a huge shallow platform until you reach a drop where the current is normal, this favors the presence of animal life. We will also find an ascending tunnel in the rock with beautiful backlights that will take us back to the platform.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Llosa Ocellers (★4.2)

This dive is located under the Cavalleria Lighthouse. We start the dive in a seamount at 6m depth to drop down to 20m immediately. We find tunnels, life and ascending towards the platform, we find a very entertaining labyrinthine area.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Porros Nord (★4.3)

Dive spot located in the north of the Island of Porros. Starting at the north end of the wall, head south following the usual slight current. Apart from how impressive it is to see the cliff, the highlight is the number of huge and elusive groupers that we can see on this dive.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Bahia de Fornells (★4.5)

Immersion in a buoyed area within the port of Fornells, perfect for taking courses when the weather conditions do not allow leaving the port. Sand bottom with rocky areas and Posidonia.
DIVING MENORCA, 07748 Fornells

En Frare (★4.7)

10 min navigation from the port of Fornells. We anchor inside a small cove at 8m depth. Leaving the wall on our right hand side, we will dive a system of caverns, at shallow depth, where the great attraction are the backlights. Maximum depth: 18m
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Cala Viola Ponent (★4.5)

Near the Cap Cavalleria lighthouse, in the North reserve. 18 meters maximum depth. Entrance from the shore, a wonderful beach. We can reach the remains of a sailboat that sunk years ago.
DIVING MENORCA, 07748 Fornells

Cap Roig (★4.8)

We anchor at a depth of 15m. Wall dive. We start the dive with the cape on our left, which we will follow until we find a series of large boulders. Here, after passing between them, we start to return with the wall to our right. Maximum depth: 30m
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca

Porros Sur (★4.4)

Dive spot in the south of the Island of Porros. We dive along the south wall until you reach the corner to access the north wall. At this point there is a lot of life. The base of the wall is at about 12-15m and there is a hillside populated with Posidonia that descends to 40m.
DIVING MENORCA, 07748 Fornells

Fleca (★4.5)

The bay is well protected from any wind. We descend to 25m where we find an anchor and remains of pottery. We head north following a barbel at about 30m to some blocks where we can see the remains of up to 3 more anchors before starting the return to the south at about 15m.