Diving into the crystal clear warm coast and discovering the beautiful world underwater is now at hand’s reach. Rent a car in Menorca, drive to one of the beaches, and fulfill your snorkeling dream.

With more than 100 beaches to explore, Menorca is one of the best places to Snorkel in Spain. The waters are usually clear, blue, and calm. The beaches on southern Menorca are sandier, while the beaches on the Northern part are rockier with the rocky seabed. As a car hire in Menorca, we meet many tourists who come here for scuba diving and snorkeling. 

 

Why Snorkeling in Menorca is a Great Experience

The well-preserved Posidonia meadows in Menorca offer a great snorkeling experience. Menorca’s coasts will surprise you as they depict a great diversity of underwater flora and fauna, colors, and textures –things that we can never see on the surface of the land. 

Since Menorca’s waters are warm and crystal clear, they offer an ideal environment for snorkeling and swimming. However, we recommend the coast of the marine reserve located at Menorca’s north. Since the area is restricted to fishing, you will find different varieties of fish. 

While any cove or rocky beach corner is an ideal place to dive and snorkel, we suggest the easier parts for beginners, such as bays and inlets. 

Also, remember that not all beaches are accessible by car. So, even if you rent a car at Menorca airport or use our car hire services, you may have to walk for half an hour to reach your beach. Alternatively, you can hire a boat. 

 

What’s the Best Time to Snorkel in Menorca?

July through October are the best seasons to snorkel in Menorca because the seawater temperature is perfect for soaking in. If you like a warmer temperature, the summer months will be a better choice. The water will be tepid and nice, with the temperature hovering over 28 degrees. 

There are different kinds of species in the waters of Menorca. Balearic Island has vibrant marine life. You will find sea anemones, starfish, octopuses, moray eels, sponges, sea bream, turbot, millet, scorpionfish, and groupers.

 

Top Snorkeling Beaches in Menorca

Some of the most beautiful snorkeling beaches in Spain are located in Menorca. If you are visiting the island during summer, you may find the beaches more crowded than usual, particularly early and late summer months. 

The top 10 snorkeling sites are listed below. While most of them are accessible by Menorca car hire services, you still might require to walk for 10 minutes to reach the beaches.

South of Menorca

Cala Blanca

Calo Fondo

Cala Coves 

Cala Macarella 

Cala en Porter 

 

North of Menorca

Cala Pregonda

Cala Morell

Marine Reserve Minorca

Cala Tamarells 

Cala Viola de Ponent 

Binibeca, Punta Prima, Arenal D’en Castell, and Cala Pilar are a few of our favorite places to snorkel with friends. You can find reasonable snorkeling gear at Decathlon in Mahon. Alternatively, you can rent gear from local shops. 

There are diving schools in Menorca that offer well-rounded snorkeling safaris. The schools are professional and guided by certified scuba divers, with everything included in the price, such as gear, life jacket, wet suit, etc., unless exceptions are mentioned. 

Diving schools are ideal for children and beginners. 

Don’t forget to bring an underwater camera or waterproof phone cover to take amazing pictures of marine life. For car rental in Menorca, you can pre-book a suitable car online via our website.