

Best for advanced divers, 14-20m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Fossil Cave in Macaret is a cave and reef site featuring a letterbox-style entrance located at a depth of 14 metres. Divers navigate into a large chamber, which includes an air pocket where it is possible to surface through a freshwater halocline. The site is named for the fossils embedded in the cave ceiling. Reaching average depths of 17 metres, the site offers visibility ranging from 15 to 50 metres with mild currents. Access is available via both shore and boat. Due to the overhead environment, this site is suitable for advanced divers only.
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The cave features an air pocket at the back of the tunnel where divers can surface to breathe.
Located off the south coast of Menorca.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-20m
Visibility
15-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site ranges from 14 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 17 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead environment of the cave.
Access to Fossil Cave is possible by both shore and boat.
Water temperatures range from 14C in February to 26C in September.
Diving at Fossil Cave in Sant Lluís requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cavern. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fossil Cave in Sant Lluís. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Fossil Cave in Sant Lluís are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.