This dive site, known as El Canal, is located off the west coast of Menorca and is exclusively accessible by boat, requiring GPS for precise location. While the maximum depth is stated as 20 meters, it is typically performed at depths around 24 meters, making it suitable only for divers with a deep diving specialty and prior experience. The dive primarily takes place over a sandy bottom.
The sandy terrain is home to a variety of marine life. Divers can expect to encounter wide-eyed flounders, marbled electric rays, striped red mullets, white seabreams, two-banded seabreams, cotton-spiners, and starfishes, offering good opportunities for macro photography and observing smaller creatures.
Due to its depth and the specific requirements for divers, El Canal is best visited by experienced scuba divers seeking a challenging and rewarding dive. As no specific 'best time' is mentioned, general good diving conditions in Menorca would apply, typically from late spring to early autumn. The site is not suitable for snorkeling or general freediving due to the depth and advanced skill requirement.
