Swiss Cheese

Swiss Cheese is a shore dive site located in the bay of Arenal D'en Castell, Menorca, taking its name from a large rock formation that has developed numerous labyrinths resembling the interior of a large cheese. The entry is reached by minibus, and divers choose from multiple entrances that lead through the labyrinthine rock into a main chamber; on leaving the chamber, a leisurely swim leads to shallower water at the exit point. The maximum depth is around 24 metres (verified at 23.8 m), with the bottom composed of rock.

The site's defining feature is its network of caverns, passages, and chambers carved into the rock. Inside the main chamber, soft corals, lobsters, and octopus are found in abundance. Moving through to the shallower exit zone, divers are likely to come across additional lobsters, scorpionfish, and cuttlefish. A torch is recommended throughout, as cracks and crevices throughout the rock harbour small life that is easily missed without one.

The depth range and accessible terrain make Swiss Cheese suitable for divers of varying experience levels, though the cave-and-cavern character of the site rewards those comfortable navigating enclosed rock passages.