El Arenal de las Chicharras
Underneath the water's surface, divers will encounter impressive large rocks with cracks and holes, creating a diverse habitat for a variety of marine life. Schools of bream, two-banded seabream, damselfish, groupers, giltheads, seabream, painted comber, morays, thicklip grey mullets, mottled grouper, and meagres can all be observed here.
Throughout history, Minorca has served as a meeting point for different cultures on the Mediterranean shores, resulting in numerous ports along its coastline. Cala'n Forcat's "cala" may have provided a safe haven for ancient ships, which explains the presence of shipwreck remains and scattered amphorae. This dive site takes its name from the ability to explore these amphora remains. With a maximum depth of 24 meters, it offers a captivating underwater experience.
During the dive, you will also encounter large rock formations with cavities and caves, providing an exciting environment to explore. Marine life is abundant, and among the posidonia seagrass, you may spot sea cucumbers, sea stars, and anemones. To conclude the dive, head north towards the coast and ascend 5 meters to reach the exit point while performing a safety stop.
This dive site is suitable for divers of varying levels, from beginners to advanced. With a visibility of 20 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, it offers a memorable experience for all. Located in Spain, specifically near Hotel Almirante Farragut in Cala en Blanes, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, this site enjoys a convenient and beautiful location.
Diving Conditions Score for El Arenal de las Chicharras
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Arenal de las Chicharras
Depth
19m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Arenal de las Chicharras
Wave Height
0.5m
Wind Speed
11.2 m/s
Water Temp
24.8°C
Visibility
41.14km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.7s
Air Temperature
36.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Arenal de las Chicharras
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.217253846153845/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 4.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.875886524822694/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Arenal de las Chicharras are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.55s), Wind: 4.9 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 3.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El Arenal de las ChicharrasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Arenal de las Chicharras
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for El Arenal de las Chicharras
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Arenal de las Chicharras
Ideal Conditions for El Arenal de las Chicharras
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Arenal de las Chicharras
El Arenal de las Chicharras shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.2°C) and January the coldest (7.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026