

Best for beginner divers, Up to 18m, boat entry, mild current.
La Chimenea is a reef site located in Cala en Forcat, Menorca, suitable for beginner divers. The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 metres, allowing for a relaxed pace during dives. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers encounter mild currents, though conditions vary between visits. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, scorpionfish, and common octopus. The reef structure provides a habitat for various Mediterranean marine life, including nudibranchs like the Cratena slug and Splendid Elysia. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C and 25C throughout the year, with May and October providing the most reliable conditions for visiting.
39.97010, 3.82940
The site is a vertical chamber illuminated from above, best experienced by ascending through the chimney.
Access is provided exclusively by boat from the Bluewater Menorca centre.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-25°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Oct
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers and those building confidence, with a maximum depth of 18 metres and mild currents.
While specific sightings vary, species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, scorpionfish, common octopus, and various nudibranchs like the Cratena slug.
La Chimenea is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange boat transport to reach the location.
May and October are considered the best months, as they offer reliable conditions outside of the peak summer boat traffic period.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 metres.
Diving at La Chimenea in Ciutadella requires the following certifications: Open Water / 1 Star. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at La Chimenea in Ciutadella. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 25°C.
La Chimenea in Ciutadella typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.