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Dive siteBaleares · Menorca

Cala Morell

Mixed entryDifficulty Easy

Cove north of Ciutadella with a sheltered entry, light-coloured rock and beginner routes.

Max depth
20 m
Minimum level
Open Water
Visibility
12-25 m
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Site position
Cala MorellMixed · Difficult (72/100)
  • Excellent 95-100
  • Very good 90-94
  • Acceptable 80-89
  • Difficult 70-79
  • Not advised 50-69
  • Very poor 0-49
Site briefing

Operational briefing

Operational description

Dive with mixed shore/boat entry at Cala Morell, designed for Open Water divers with group control, reading of the local current and a route adapted to sea conditions.

History and context

Cala Morell is part of the usual diving routes in Menorca. The page combines scenic value, local marine life and the recurring operations of centres and clubs in the Balearics.

Entry

Boat entry with a briefing on anchoring, current, descent line and pick-up protocol.

Suggested route

Gradual descent, main route over rock and posidonia, turn at half tank and return along the shallow contour for added safety.

Bottom

Mediterranean rock, patches of posidonia and sandy clearings depending on the chosen route.

Expectation

Level Open Water / visibility 12-25 m

Expected fauna

  • white seabream
  • damselfish
  • salema
  • octopuses
  • nudibranchs
  • occasional groupers

Best season

  • May
  • June
  • September
  • October

Photo and observation

  • posidonia
  • rock arches
  • Mediterranean macro
  • side light on the wall

Safety

  • Use the line if there is current
  • Stay with the guide on the wall
  • Follow the boat protocol
  • Deploy an SMB if ascending away from the point
  • boat traffic
  • occasional current
  • wind shifts
Dive site photos

This is what Cala Morell looks like, above and below.

Reference photos

Centres and clubs

Operators available for this dive spot.

Centre

Dive Inn Menorca

Area
Ciutadella, Menorca
Relation
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