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Dive Center Cala Blanca

Shore-based SSI Centre at Cala Blanca on Menorca's west coast, with a house reef steps from the beach, IAHD adaptive diving, and six languages.

Last updated June 2026

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Shore diving specialist — house reef steps from the beachAdaptive diving — IAHD certified centreConsistently top-rated by diversMenorca Slow Diving member6 languages: EN, ES, CA, DE, NL, FRFree hotel transfer with excursion booking

About Dive Center Cala Blanca

Shore diving is the operating model at Dive Center Cala Blanca: the team enters the water from slipways and rocky ledges rather than a boat deck, and the house reef begins within walking distance of the centre on Cala Blanca's west-coast bay. The centre is an SSI Centre staffed by instructors from Austria, the UK, and Spain, and runs from May to October.

The site catalogue works outward from the house reef at Cala Blanca Bay (18 m max) through Barracuda Point (barracuda schools, anemone garden), the Canyons (6-21 m, including Jewel Cavern via a letterbox entry), Churchdoor/Tunnel Vision (cavern with a 25 m drop-off), and Son Xoriguer — a shallow beginners' entry from the slipway with stingrays and electric rays. Partner sites at Cala Morell and Cala en Forcat extend the range along the west coast, accessible with a boat supplement. The centre holds IAHD certification, enabling adapted guided dives and instruction programmes for divers with physical disabilities. Groups are kept small.

The team operates in six languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, German, Dutch, and French. Dive Center Cala Blanca is a listed member of the Menorca Slow Diving network. Hotel transfers are included at no charge when an excursion is booked.

What Divers Say

Dive Center Cala Blanca is consistently highly rated by divers. The most recent review dates from April 2026. Two themes appear with unusual consistency: the quality of on-site guidance through the caves, caverns, and swim-throughs that define the Cala Blanca repertoire, and a strong repeat client rate — one reviewer mentioned returning for a fifth year in a row. Marine life encounters mentioned across multiple accounts include seahorses, octopuses, moray eels, and stingray sightings at Son Xoriguer. The female-led team is named and praised by multiple reviewers for combining encyclopaedic local site knowledge with an approach that puts nervous beginners at ease without slowing down more experienced divers.

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Pricing

We do our best to show current pricing, but rates may change without notice. Last verified June 2026. Always confirm the latest prices on Dive Center Cala Blanca's official website before booking.

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Courses

Try Scuba Diving87 EUR
SSI Open Water Diver480 EUR

Guided Dives

Guided dive (full equipment)60 EUR
Guided dive (tank + weights only)42 EUR
Night dive supplement+20 EUR
Boat dive supplement (partner sites)+20 EUR

Pricing sourced via Gemini grounded search — verify current rates at divecentercalablanca.com. Hotel transfer included at no charge with excursion booking. Full SSI course range from Scuba Diver through Divemaster available — contact centre for complete programme pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all the diving shore-based or does the centre use a boat?
Most of the programme is shore-based: divers enter from slipways and rocky ledges directly from Cala Blanca bay, without needing a boat departure. The house reef at Cala Blanca Bay begins within minutes of entering the water and reaches a maximum of 18 m. A boat supplement of +20 EUR applies for partner site dives at Cala Morell and Cala en Forcat, which cannot be reached by shore.
What are the main dive sites and what marine life is there?
The core site range includes the Cala Blanca Bay house reef (all levels, 18 m max), Barracuda Point (barracuda schools, anemone garden), the Canyons system (6-21 m, including Jewel Cavern via a letterbox entry), Churchdoor/Tunnel Vision (cavern with a 25 m drop-off), and Son Xoriguer (shallow beginners' entry via a slipway, with stingrays and electric rays). Typical marine life includes octopuses, moray eels, seahorses, and the barracuda schools at Barracuda Point.
Does the centre offer diving for people with disabilities?
Yes. Dive Center Cala Blanca holds IAHD (International Association for Handicapped Divers) certification, which enables the centre to run adapted guided dives and instruction programmes for divers with physical disabilities. Contact the centre in advance to discuss individual requirements and arrange appropriate support.
When is the centre open and is booking required?
The centre operates daily from May 1 to October 31, 09:00-18:00. It is closed in winter. Advance booking is recommended, especially during peak summer months. Bookings can be made by phone (+34 642 682 659), via the centre's website at divecentercalablanca.com, or by email at info@divecentercalablanca.com.
What certifications does the centre accept and issue?
The centre is an SSI Centre offering the full SSI course range from Try Scuba Diving through Divemaster level, including specialty courses. SSI, PADI, and equivalent recreational dive certifications are accepted for guided fun dives. Contact the centre for equivalency requirements for technical or advanced qualifications.
Is hotel pick-up available?
Yes. Hotel transfers are included at no extra charge when an excursion is booked with the centre. Contact in advance to confirm pick-up arrangements for your accommodation location.
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