This dive site, El Acantilado, is located off the coast north of Ciudadela, Menorca, Spain. Divers embark from the port, sailing parallel to the picturesque coastline before anchoring near Punta Na Mari at 12 meters. The dive commences on a sandbank, gradually descending to 18 meters where a very interesting chimney formation awaits exploration, offering a unique topographical feature.
The site boasts abundant marine life, including various breams like salemas and two-banded seabreams, along with rainbow wrasses, damselfish, dungarees, and combers. Divers can also spot striped red mullets, groupers, Mediterranean morays, and diverse invertebrates like ircinia sponges, contributing to a vibrant underwater ecosystem.
While no specific 'best time' is mentioned in the description, the Mediterranean generally offers good diving conditions from late spring to early autumn with warm water and good visibility. The highlight of this site is undoubtedly the intriguing chimney formation and the rich biodiversity. Its moderate depths make it suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers looking to enjoy the healthy fish population and unique topography.
