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Cova de la Reina

Cova de la Reina, for us, is classic Medes. It’s got that signature Mediterranean cave feel. You push past the initial rocks and the space opens up, a bit like entering a grand, shadowed hall. We love the dramatic light play here; shafts pierce the entrance, creating these shifting patterns on the cave walls, almost theatrical. Keep an eye out for the regulars: Garrupa often loiter in the deeper shadows, big and curious. We’ve seen them eyeball us from a respectable distance more than once. The walls themselves are worth a close look, especially for the Variable Loggerhead Sponges, surprisingly colourful against the grey rock. If you're patient and have a good torch, you might spot a Rufus Snake Eel tucked away, or even a nursehound snoozing on the sandy bottom inside. It’s a site that rewards slow exploration rather than just rushing through. We’d suggest a mid-morning dive to get the best of that entrance light. This is a site for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of cave environments and don't need walls of coral to feel engaged. It’s a good spot for photography, especially playing with ambient light and shadows, and offers a real sense of being inside the island itself.