

Best for advanced divers, Up to 9m, boat entry, mild current.
Cueva de Escorxada is a shallow cave dive located in Cala en Forcat, Menorca. The site features a cave system extending from the surface to a maximum depth of 9 metres. Visibility is high, ranging between 15 and 40 metres, which illuminates the interior. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is reserved for advanced divers due to the overhead environment and potential surge. Divers must monitor swell conditions closely, as surge can push through the cave mouth. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, from 14C in February to 27C in August. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, and various crustaceans.
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Surge can push unpredictably through the cave mouth, so time your entry on a calm, low-swell day and position yourself to exit freely before committing to the interior. Advanced certification is required, and both open water and advanced cards should be aboard.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 9m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-27°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, white seabream, two-banded seabream, tompot blenny, striped red mullet, castagnole, painted comber, mauve stinger, and various crabs such as the hermit crab and flat crab.
No, this site is for advanced divers only. The overhead environment of the cave requires precise buoyancy control and experience.
The cave system reaches a maximum depth of 9 metres.
Cueva de Escorxada requires boat access.
While the cave is shallow, the site is designated for diving and presents hazards such as surge that require advanced training to manage safely.
Diving at Cueva de Escorxada in Menorca requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cueva de Escorxada in Menorca. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 27°C.
Cueva de Escorxada in Menorca typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cueva de Escorxada in Menorca typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.