Binibeca Diving Menorca - Medes Islands
Binibeca Diving Menorca, despite its name, is your go-to in the Medes Islands, and they’re doing something special. The team here really excels at showing off the marine reserve. We’ve had some cracking dives with them, especially around the caves and tunnels of La Vaca, where the light shafts are just incredible on a sunny afternoon – it feels like swimming through stained glass. Their guides know these sites intimately, pointing out hidden morays and nudibranchs we’d definitely have missed on our own. They offer the full PADI suite, from Open Water to Instructor, but it’s their guided dives that truly shine. We’d suggest opting for an early morning trip if you can; the boat traffic is lighter and you often get the sites to yourselves, especially at sites like Les Illes. Conditions in the Medes can vary, but Binibeca’s local knowledge means they’ll always find the best spot for the day, even if there’s a bit of a chop. Honestly, their focus on small groups makes a huge difference; it’s never felt rushed, always personal.
- Location
- Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 39.816710, 4.243019
- Website
- https://binibecadivingmenorca.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- Open Water, Divemaster, Instructor | PADI
Dive Sites Near Binibeca Diving Menorca
Binibeca Diving Menorca provides access to 15 dive sites in Medes Islands.
- Abyss Garden (wreck)
- Aiguablava
- Aigua Xelida - 10-30m (reef)
- Amphores du frioul
- Andromède
- ANGELA - 8m (wreck)
- Arche du plannier - 10-30m (cave)
- Arroyo
- Atoll Plongée (reef)
- AUDIERNE - 16m (wreck)
- Badia de Tamariu - 5-25m (reef)
- Barda de Fitor (wall)
- Barda de l'Illa Negra (wall)
- Barda de Pere el Flaquer (wall)
- BARTOLO - 28m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Medes Islands
Best Time to Dive in Medes Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Medes Islands occur in August, averaging 23.1°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 13.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 14.1°C
- February: 13.3°C
- March: 13.5°C
- April: 14.4°C
- May: 16.8°C
- June: 20.5°C
- July: 22.7°C
- August: 23.1°C
- September: 21.6°C
- October: 19.4°C
- November: 17.3°C
- December: 15.0°C
Marine Life in Medes Islands
Home to 78 recorded species including 56 reef fish, 8 sharks & rays, 5 octopus & squid, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
- Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
- Capelin (Trisopterus capelanus) - Reef Fish
- grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
- Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
- Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic Spotted Flounder (Citharus linguatula) - Reef Fish
- dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
- Thornback skate (Raja clavata) - Sharks & Rays
- Mullet (Mullus barbatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Medes Islands
Based on average water temperature of 17.6°C, currents 14 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 18°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories