Dive into the world of apnea with a two-day course at Fornells Diving Center in Menorca. Learn techniques with expert instructors amid crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical health with no medical conditions affecting breathing or cardiovascular health.
Wildlife
History
Fornells has a long-standing fishing tradition dating back centuries, which has shaped its vibrant maritime culture.
Conservation
Local centers emphasize eco-friendly practices, such as wildlife protection and minimizing environmental impact during dives.
Diving Center Fornells
Dive into the world of apnea with a two-day course at Fornells Diving Center in Menorca. Learn techniques with expert instructors amid crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Diving Center Fornells is a dive operator based in Fornells, Illes Balears, offering guided dives, freediving courses and snorkeling tours in Menorca’s marine reserve. The center runs a mix of certification courses (including PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver), introductory experiences such as Discover Scuba Diving and Baptizo de Buceo, and specialized apnea/freedive training for beginners and youth.
Operations focus on the protected northern Marine Reserve of Menorca, with both boat and shore departures described in activity briefings. Instruction includes practical in-water sessions — for example, Rescue Diver training that combines online theory with hands-on exercises from a boat — and short, supervised snorkeling excursions led by marine ecology-aware guides. Several dive and snorkel products emphasize local marine life, with guided encounters that highlight octopuses, groupers and colorful reef fish.
Diving Center Fornells works with certified instructors and runs multi-dive packages for certified divers as well as short discovery programs for first-time participants. Courses range from 2.5-hour introductory apnea sessions to multi-day PADI programs and double dives in protected sites. The business lists both shore-access explorations and boat-start baptisms among its offerings. Information presented about trips and training is factual and drawn from published course summaries and reserve-based itineraries.
Location
Fornells, Illes Balears
Base of operations in northern Menorca
Tours Offered
12
Range of dives, courses and tours
PADI Courses
Available
Includes Advanced and Rescue
Marine Reserve
Northern Menorca
Guided dives in protected waters
Reserve a PADI course, freedive session or eco-snorkel with Diving Center Fornells — secure your spot for guided dives and reserve departures.
Start slow and listen to your body
Always communicate your limits and take breaks to prevent overexertion during training.
Stay relaxed underwater
Keep your body relaxed to conserve oxygen and enhance safety while freediving.
Check equipment thoroughly
Ensure your gear is in good condition to avoid surprises during dives.
Practice breathing exercises beforehand
Prepare your lungs with focused breathing to improve lung capacity and comfort.
Wetsuit
Provides thermal insulation and protection during dives.
spring|summer
Mask and snorkel
Facilitates clear underwater vision and breathing at the surface.
Fins
Enhances propulsion and efficiency in the water.
Weight belt
Helps control buoyancy for comfortable dives.