Dive-site story
Situated along the limestone coast of southern Menorca, Fossil Cave features a wide cavern opening that cuts into karst rock formations. Divers explore illuminated chambers where fossilized prehistoric fauna and shellfish remain embedded in the ancient ceiling and walls. Outside the entrance, the topography transitions into rocky boulders and meadows of Posidonia seagrass where Mediterranean marine life gathers in sheltered recesses.
Fossilized skeletal remains and shells clearly visible inside the cavern walls
Wide cavern entrance providing continuous ambient light and reflections
Rocky overhangs and crevices sheltering groupers and slipper lobsters
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Water temperatures peak in late summer with optimal visibility and calm sea conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brown MeagreSciaena umbra | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Slipper LobsterScyllarides latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common |
Marine forecast
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