La Torre del Sumidero

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© Scuba Plus Menorca, 07769 Ciutadella de Menorca
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© Scuba Plus Menorca, 07769 Ciutadella de Menorca
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La Torre del Sumidero

★★★★★ (29)

At about 15 minutes from the port, sailing south, In front of the cliff of “Cala Blanca“, we can make a dive that is especially suitable for making us aware of the interaction of man with the marine environment. A water collection tower for a desalination plant has been built on an 18 m. depth.

In the bottom sandbox there are greate weever fish, cotton-spiner and starfish. In its waters we can see striped red mullets, saddled seabream, white seabreams, two banded seabreams.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Scuba Plus Menorca

Scuba Plus Menorca

Avda. Jaime I el Conquistador 66A, Atico, 07760 Ciudadela de Menorca, IB - Spain
BLUEWATER MENORCA

BLUEWATER MENORCA

CALLE LLEVANT LOCAL 1-3, 07769 CIUTADELLA DE MENORCA, IB - Spain

Dive Sites Nearby

Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
S'Estancia (★4.4)

S'Estancia (★4.4)

Dive spot at the south of Isla del Aire. Ideal to take shelter when the north wind blows. It consists of a dive to see two caverns with exciting backlights, a little far from each other. Between the caverns, there is a series of rocky blocks with holes that hide a variety of animals.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Punta del Bisbe (★4.5)

Punta del Bisbe (★4.5)

Dive spot west of Isla de Aire, which is why it is part of the Marine Reserve. It is one of the liveliest dives in the Mahón area. There is a small but beautiful double level cavern, several tunnels through the rock and even a sailboat mast. The variety of elements makes it spectacular.
Ricard C. (#3096308)
Cagaires (★4.6)

Cagaires (★4.6)

We navigate fifteen minutes from Mahon’s harbour. Dive spot under a rocky overhang near the island Isla del Aire. We start the dive on a big platform, we drop at a 18m depth sandbank. We enter a enormous cavern that crosses under the rocky overhang offering amazing backlighting.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Coves d’en Marroquí (★4.3)

Coves d’en Marroquí (★4.3)

Dive spot at the south of the islet of Cagaires. We start the dive in a small bay from where we can cross through different arcs. Then, we continue south until we arrive to two big caverns with sandy bottom. There, we will see an amphora practically buried and the rest of big and sad dead nacras.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Es Cargol (★4.2)

Es Cargol (★4.2)

On the south coast of Menorca, near Binibeca beach, we find the Escull de Es Cargol. A rock that offers a variety of life, tunnels, arches and holes of different shapes. The current will be decisive in deciding the level of the dive.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon
Barbada Alcaufar (★4.5)

Barbada Alcaufar (★4.5)

We anchor at a platform 12m depth where we find an are full of tunnels and canyons that reminds us a very entretaining labyrinth. We arrive to a reef where we drop directly to 22m depth. There is an interesting pinnacle with a holethrough which is possible to cross.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Ses Olles (★4.3)

Ses Olles (★4.3)

Dive spot from the coast, perfect for try scuba and courses, located near Binisafúller. A large sandbank surrounded by a rocky bottom where different species of fish live. Leaving the cove, it is possible to reach a depth of 10m. There, the bottom changes completely to rock and posidonia.
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Cap d’en Font (★4.5)

Cap d’en Font (★4.5)

On the south coast we find the famous caves of Cap d’en Font, a set of immense caves that will leave us amazed. It is possible to see stalactites, stalagmites and columns in most of the caves. In order to enjoy it well, it is preferable to do at least two dives to see them all.
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Junkers Ju 88, wreck (★4.8)

Junkers Ju 88, wreck (★4.8)

Nazi plane that bombed Algeria in World War II. It was shipwrecked in the waters of Menorca becoming a wreck. Deep dive only suitable for experts. The plane rests on a sandy bottom and it is in good condition.
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Caló Roig (★4.5)

Caló Roig (★4.5)

Beautiful point for initiation activities. It is located near Alcaufar, on a white sand beach that extends underwater. The life of the sand contrasts with that present in the rocky area on the sides.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Pozo de la Luna (★4.8)

Pozo de la Luna (★4.8)

It is one of the Caves of Cap d’en Font. Accessing through a platform to the west of Cap d’en Font, you dive for about 15 minutes at a shallow depth until you reach a first cave. You advance a little further until reaching Pozo de la Luna. Inside, we access to an air chamber by passing through a halocline.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Binisafuller (★4.0)

Binisafuller (★4.0)

Idyllic spot for initiation activities such as courses and try scuba. It is accessible by a ramp from the beach of Binisafuller. Shallow dive white sandy bottom and rocky areas on the sides.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
S’Algar Reef (★4.1)

S’Algar Reef (★4.1)

Dive spot in front of the Salgar urbanization. We anchor on a huge rocky platform. The dive runs along the wall of the reef, where we find several tunnels, holes and caverns of different characteristics that, together with the variety of life, make it a great fun dive.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Funnels (★4.5)

Funnels (★4.5)

Nice dive with easily accessible caverns and with exit to the surface. The ray of sunlight that enters at a certain time of day is like in a film. The maximum depth is 25m, being the most of the dive below 18m.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Santa Clara (★4.7)

Santa Clara (★4.7)

Fishing boat about 45m long sunk at great depth. Only for experienced divers. The wreck lies on a sandy bottom at a depth of over 40m. Its compartments and external areas are populated with marine life, so it is possible to see a great variety of creatures.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Cala Rafalet (★4.3)

Cala Rafalet (★4.3)

Ten minutes by boat from the port of Mahón to Cala Rafalet. We find diversity of landscapes in this dive: bottom of small rocks, rocky blocks with multiple holes and tunnels, posidona meadow and a beautiful and huge cavern with a spectacular backlight.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Cal Dimoni (★4.4)

Cal Dimoni (★4.4)

Dive spot 10 minutes from the port of Mahón. We anchor near the Cova de ses Ginjoles and we dive towards Cala Rafalet. Large rocks with holes, tunnels and small caves offer a very fun dive.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Sa Cigonya (★4.6)

Sa Cigonya (★4.6)

Dive spot located near the port of Mahón, at Punta de Sa Cigonya. We anchor on a large platform at a shallow depth that allows different activities for beginners or for novice divers. We will find a variety of life and some small tunnel to cross with charming backlights.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Es Canutells (★3.0)

Es Canutells (★3.0)

Dive from the shore. Shallow dive, perfect for try scuba and the first dives of diving courses. Combination of sandy bottom with rock. It’s also good for snorkeling.
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Cova dels Ofegats (★4.3)

Cova dels Ofegats (★4.3)

Dive spot close to the exit of the harbour of Mahón. We anchor under the Torre d’en Penjat, on a rocky platform. Under the cliff, we find the Cova dels Ofegats, a wide cavern with a beautiful backlight that has an air chamber on the surface where it’s possible to ascend.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
La Virgen (★4.0)

La Virgen (★4.0)

Dive spot at the exit of the port of Mahón. We anchor on a rocky platform about 12m depth and follows several canyons until reaching a huge cavern that acts as a tunnel. There is a small sculpture of a virgin. Leaving the cave, we follow the high wall on the left seeing diverse life.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
La Mola (★4.4)

La Mola (★4.4)

Simple dive for try scuba and courses, but adaptable for novice divers. Leaving the port of Mahón, we find the beautiful and quiet Clot de la Mola, to carry out all kinds of activities. There is an immense sandy area with several rocks and Posidonia meadows that are home to a lot of life.
Merak Diving, 07701 Mahon Menorca
Roques de s’Esperó (★3.8)

Roques de s’Esperó (★3.8)

Dive spot to carry out courses of the Deep specialty at depths between 30 and 40m. The rocky bottom forms a large platform with patches of coarse sand.
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La Mola Nord (★4.3)

La Mola Nord (★4.3)

Beautiful point for initiation activities. It is located north of the port of Mahón, near Ses Pedres Blaves. We find an immersed sandbank that contrasts with the rocky blocks that stand on the sand. Advancing, we find areas with posidonia and a rocky bottom with tunnels and holes.
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Ocean Diver (★4.7)

Ocean Diver (★4.7)

The wreck of this large Dutch river barge, 23 meters long and 5 meters wide, lies 1250 meters from Son Bou beach in 27 meters of water and stands between sand and posidonia.