

Best for beginner divers, 1-2m, shore entry, mild current.
Cala S'Escala is a circular rocky bay located near the Favàritx Lighthouse on Menorca. Characterised by a lunar landscape, this site features a shallow reef that provides a sheltered environment for juvenile fish. The average depth is one metre, with a maximum of two metres, making it highly suitable for beginners and snorkellers. Access is via the shore. Conditions are generally mild, though divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential surf. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, kingfish, wrasses, groupers, slipper lobster, cratena slug, turkish wrasse, white seabream, mauve stinger, tompot blenny, bream, crab, hermit crab, and two-banded seabream.
39.99250, 4.25530
Cala Montgó is a reliable backup site for diving when weather conditions, such as the Tramontane wind, make other exposed sites inaccessible.
Many spots are accessible by boat from the base port of L'Escala, while others can be reached on foot from the beaches.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 2m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-27°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, kingfish, wrasses, groupers, slipper lobster, cratena slug, turkish wrasse, white seabream, mauve stinger, tompot blenny, bream, crab, hermit crab, and two-banded seabream.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depths and sheltered nature.
The depth ranges from one to two metres, with an average depth of one metre.
Access to the site is from the shore.
Yes, Cala S'Escala is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4/5.
Diving at Cala S'Escala in Maó requires the following certifications: Baptism, Open Water Driver, Advance OW, Rescue, Medical First Response. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala S'Escala in Maó. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 27°C.
Cala S'Escala in Maó typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.