Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Canary Islands
Ready to check out the best sites in Canary Islands for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 186 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Canary Islands to suit your needs.
#1 - The Island of Fuerteventura
Canarian Islands, Europe
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The Island of Fuerteventura has several shore dives where you even see sharks and lots of big rays.
#2 - Gran Canaria
Canarian Islands, Europe
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Gran Canaria is an underwater resort on the south eastern tip that is only accessible from shore. Lots of moray eels, barracudas, huge mass of snappers, rays have been seen.
#3 - Arrecife artificial
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Pasito Blanco
Arrecife artificial is also known as Arrecife artificial de Pasito Blanco, Artificial Reef.
#4 - Playa Flamingo
Canary, Lanzarote
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Reef running off from sea wall. lots of fish life in the area, with Rays, Barracuda, Morays, Angel Sharks and Amberjacks. Nice dive for fish life and photos. Beware of occasional currents on the dive site.
Easy access from beach. Short swim to sea wall for start of reef.
Playa Flamingo is also known as Flamingo Reef.
#5 - The Portuguese Island of Madeira
Canarian Islands, Europe
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The Portuguese Island of Madeira has a excellent diving facility with a fantastic shore dive place. Even schools of Manta ray can be seen here !!
#6 - Trumpetfish Reef
Canarian Islands, Europe
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Boat or Shore Dive 35m -- The dive starts moderately shallow over sand and follows a gully down to the reef. There is the wreck of a small boat and the shell of a car in the sand en route. In this area are numbers of large Spider Crabs. After reaching the reef swim with the wall on the right hand side. Trumpetfish are common here, and remember to keep a lookout to seaward to see Barracuda and Jacks. When it is time to go shallower turn back onto the top of the reef and swim into the shallower water
LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.
#7 - Mala
Canarian Islands, Europe
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Shore Dive 8m to 25m -- Mala is a small resort in the north east of Lanzarote. It is a fair way from anywhere else and attracts a number of naturists. There is an almost circular rocky cove which provides the swimming area and the entry and exit point for diving. To reach the cove involves a walk along, and then down the cliff on a rocky path where entry and exit to the water is by a ladder. This is not always possible so we will not undertake the journey to Mala when the winds are from the east or south and there is a swell running. When conditions are good this is a pleasant dive over sand and rock. There are a number of rocky outcrops and an area with caves which can be entered. These are a photographer's delight. Shoals of fish swim around the rocks and Angel Sharks, Rays and Groupers are common. Two dives are possible here, one to the left and the other to the right, so a two dive day is possible at Mala.
LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands
#8 - Barrilla Reef
Canarian Islands, Europe
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Boat or Shore Dive 0m to 12m -- Usually starting from Playa de la Barrilla, this gentle dive takes divers out onto the natural extensions of the sheltering horseshoe arms of the bay. There is a long natural cave at 5 metres and the bay itself is very sheltered and home to vast shoals of tame fish. Look out for Grey Mullet, Sea Bream, Parrotfish, Lizardfish, Wrasse, Damselfish and Cuttlefish. At night Octopus, Angel Sharks and Tube Worms are commonly seen. This bay is used for training, refresher and night dives, but is worth exploring by all levels of diver.
LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.
#9 - Cathedral
Canarian Islands, Europe
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Boat or Shore Dive 32m--The Cathedral is a large natural cavern in the reef wall. Its entrance is about 10 metres tall. It's best to approach the Cathedral from mid-level on the wall or from above over the sand. Take a torch to see the abundance of life on the walls and roof and in the innermost point, which is like a small garden and is home to Cardinalfish and large Grouper. There are Yellow Horn Corals, Tube Worms and Prawns in the end, and Jewel Anemones, Cup Coral, Sponges and Sea Mat on the roof. Look out for Moray Eels near the entrance and don't miss the sight of the bubbles percolating through the rock and sand above the Cathedral on your way back.
LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.
#10 - Red Coral
Canarian Islands, Europe
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Boat or Shore Dive 32m -- This dive can start from the shore at Playa Barrilla or can be from the boat. The dive goes along the wall at the edge of the reef where there are lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Life on the wall is good; there are Sponges, Sea Mat, Sea Squirts and amongst them are Nudibranchs; but also look out to sea where there may be Barracuda, Grouper and Rays. There is a memorial to Dieter, a previous dive centre owner, at 30 metres and a small growth of pretty Red Tree Coral in an overhang at 28 metres. The dive continues over the sand on top of the reef where there is often a Grouper waiting for the divers.
LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.
#11 - El Saltadero
Canary, Fuerteventura
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The entrance to the sea by the same zone where sea water enters the salt and have to take a small jump. With good weather you can get out of the sea almost anywhere, but with bad weather there is the possibility of escape through an area of natural rock, which he called The Puertito, which is about 100m further north. At the leeward Puertito (rock shelter) there is a hallway with the depth that you can exit without problems, although it is somewhat difficult to find only indications, so we recommend that you go with someone who knows the area, at least the first time. Enjoy.
Access to this point dip from the coast is situated in the extreme north of the Salt Museum in Las Salinas del Carmen.
#12 - Agujero azul
Canary, Lanzarote
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Nice scenic dive lots to see easy conditions and good vis.Blue hole a large swim through dropping from top of the wall in 20m to wall face at 30m.
Access via harbour steps and short surface swim.
Agujero azul is also known as El Hoyo, Blue Hole.
#13 - La Carrera
Canary, Fuerteventura
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A trench with a sand bed surrounded by volcanic formations with small caves and cracks. The sandy center is at 16m in depth, with some Eagle Rays, as well as Angel Sharks. In the surrounding rocky areas and small caves are Canarian Lobsters, Groupers, Zebra Breams, Parrot Fish, Amber Jacks, Barracuda's, Saddled Breams, Bermuda Sea Chups, Cow Breams, Guelly Jacks and Morays to be found.
Southeast of the isle of Lobos.
#14 - El Bajon del Rio
Canary, Fuerteventura
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The bottom is a mixture of basaltic formed volcanic rocks, shaped like huge mushrooms, with loose rocks around the bottom. The rocks are up to 10m in height. Species hiding around these rocks are Black Bream, Zebra Bream, Ornate Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Guelly Jacks, Trumpet Fish, Cow Breams, Saddled Breams, Morays, Barracuda, Blue Fin Damselfish, Canarian Lobsters, Groupers, Amberjacks, Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Trigger Fish, Scribbled Filefish, Glass Eyes, Trumpet Fish, Angel Sharks, large Scorpion Fishes and schools of Barracuda's.
The dive is situated approximately in the middle of the channel, 5 minutes by boat from the port of Corralejo.
#15 - Las Anclas
Canary, Fuerteventura
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Dive site is named after a large number of old anchors found there. It is a trench found along the reef that stretches from Corralejo to Playa Blanca (Lanzarote). You can find many types of rays as well as lobsters, Barred Hog Fish, Groupers, Breams, Barracuda's, Glasseyes, and the occasional deep sea fish.
North of Corralejo, towards Playa Blanca (Lanzarote), 2 miles off shore
#16 - Las Americas Beach Front
Canary, Tenerife
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Apart from a little reef close to the shore not much to see here. Very shallow region with sandy and rocky bottom.
Easy access from the shore
#17 - Condesito Shipwreck
Canary, Tenerife, Las Galletas
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Advanced divers cos of the currents. Great marine life: Dolphins, barracudas, jacks, lobsters, angel sharks...
3km from Las Galletas harbour
#18 - El Cabrón Spain
Canary, Gran Canaria
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The Asshole its name is a pretty fucked up access. But it's worth.
The name and location shown on Google Earth are fine, but there is another entrance about 200 meters north. In the "El Cabrón" can be made several dives, the more normal is "Los Roncadores" that is 20-22 meters deep max. You can take evening and Fotosub.
Access from Arinaga
#19 - Barranco
Canary, Fuerteventura
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Along the reef, with its edges and crevices, gather huge swarms of breams, zebrabreams and guelyjacks. In the slots and holes several moray eels are at home: tigermorays, black moray eel and big mask morays are all very common here. A bit further away from the reef on the sandy areas we meet stingrays, eaglerays and angelsharks.
#20 - El Tazar
Canary, Fuerteventura
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El Tazar is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#21 - Anfiteatro
Canary, Fuerteventura
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Overhanging rocks along the whole reef shelter scorpionfish, groupers, trumpet fish and glass eyes. In the 12m-area barakudas wait for pray whilst curious amberjacks examine the divers closely, patroling in regular intervals.
#22 - Russian wreck - El Pajar
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Hydrofoil from the Russian Meteor series. Not a fantastic wreck cos very destroyed by the currents and storm.
Close to El Pajaro harbour.
#23 - Mole
Canary, Fuerteventura
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Mole is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#24 - Camino de Altura
Canary, Fuerteventura
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Camino de Altura is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#25 - El Muellito
Canary, Fuerteventura
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El Muellito is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#26 - Sardina
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Simple dive, not very spectacular. The most usual route is to exit by the stairs of the old pier and follow the outside of the breakwater.
#27 - El Portal
Canary, Fuerteventura
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El Portal is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#28 - El Mirador
Canary, Fuerteventura
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El Mirador is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#29 - Cueva de los cerebros
Canary, Tenerife
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volcanic tube that allows us to go to zero level in the interior. Variety of crustaceans, highlighting the presence of the sponge brain, typical of the deep that can be seen in this cave, which gives its name to the immersion
Few meters from San Juan beach. The mouth of the cave is easy to find
#30 - La Catedral
Canary, Tenerife
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The cathedral is one of the best dive site in Tenerife North.
Northern Tenerife.
#31 - El Acuario
Canary, Tenerife
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diving in the same area as deco dangers... take care!
beneath the cages of the farm is easy to find agelotes, large stingrays, bishops, eagles, mice who come to see you, Lacha banks and seahorses
#33 - El Bajón
Canary, Hierro
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One of the best dives I've done ever. Impressive. When there is current is more complicated but there is much more life tabi (jurel Bicuda, Gallo Blue Sargos ...)
In boat leaving the port of restinga. Is not easy to find if you do not know where this, although usually is some buoy.
#34 - Richies Place
Canary, Lanzarote
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Richies Place is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#35 - Puerto Naos nord
Canary, La Palma
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Close to the Marine protected area there are a lot of diferent species. Lava rock and sandy areas-
Easy from the beach in the north end of the beach.
Puerto Naos nord is also known as Puerto Naos.
#36 - Las Setas
Canary, Lanzarote
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The island was once populated by monk seals, so the name it's for the seals rather from wolves.
The sea bottom its made of limestone, that have been eroded to form structures that seem like mushrooms. Because the strong currents, a lot of medium and small sea life take cover in this mushrooms.
This dive spot is located near the Isla de lobos (Lobos Island).
Las Setas is also known as Las setas de isla de lobos.
#37 - Temple Hall Wreck
Canary, Lanzarote
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Can't miss just head to the big boat wreck.
Temple Hall Wreck is also known as Telamón.
#39 - Las Cabras
Canary, La Palma
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Las Cabras is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#40 - Ceuva Elevitero
Canary, Tenerife
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El Abrigo, SE of Tenerife Island.
Ceuva Elevitero is also known as Black Cove.
#41 - La bombilla
Canary, La Palma
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Nice Dive side formed by the lavaeruption of the St. Juan Volcan 1994. Right side very deep, left side with 13 arches in shallow water.
Easy access in summer via the pontoon, in winter more difficult, becaus the pontoon is not installed and the rocks have to be passed.
#43 - El Fraile
Canary, La Palma
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El Fraile is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#44 - Diente de Ajo
Canary, Tenerife
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Outgoing lava enters the sea. Possibility to see a black coral.
By boat from Los Gigantes with a diving club from the ground or from Punta de Teno
#45 - Bajada de Caleta
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Seen some Manta's here in august
Slippery and sharp rocks, can be hard to come in and go out when it is windy and there are wave's.
#46 - Baja de Arguineguín
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Baja de Arguineguín is also known as Arguineguin Rif.
#47 - El Canyon
Canary, La Palma
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An alternative route along the wall down to 40+ m can be done and is quite nice - when you're trained and in good condition (current!). Recommended to ask an experienced local.. and watch your Dive Computer for Deco ;-)
#48 - Taliarte
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Located between the mouth of the harbor and beach hair, is a rocky area with a large number of invertebrates, including a cebadal and various types of algae.
Immersion smooth and level with easy access from land.
#49 - Arinaga
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Dive easy to access and perform, peligo little difficulty and little input or output orientation, and several easy routes to follow.
Mixed background of sand and rocks.
The car you can park almost literally in the access. Great comfort to either of the teams on the promenade.
Arinaga is also known as Risco verde.
#50 - Baja Pasito Blanco
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Easy diving complications can admire the marine life is the owner of such structures.
Species typical of sandy bottom most common species on the island.
Access from boat, artificial reefs created by the University of Las Palmas for the regeneration of marine life in the area.
Baja Pasito Blanco is also known as Reef Pasito Blanco.
#51 - Baja de San Fernando
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Stresses its construction fund which is real exciting, erosions that have shaped tunnels, terraces, a special attraction for the photograph.
In the vicinity of the beach and with access from confital boat.
#52 - Caleta Baja
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Noting that it is an area where you can see the blankets as desired devil, angels and mantelinas grunts and a bank at the entrance of the cave. You can see "angelote" here (squatina squatina).
Located on the beach of Caleta de down just before entering the roundabout in the direction of sardines coast, mid-level dive where the only complication is the ability to learn to enter and exit properly. Abstain on days of bad weather or excessive currents.
#53 - La Catedral
Canary, Gran Canaria
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One of the nicest dives in the city of Las Palmas, although not a display of marine life if it is beautiful for its large caves of volcanic and contraluces occurring. The caves are not big problem because it always is able to do both input and output.
#54 - Cermona II
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Special care when using this tourist submarine wreck as a daily walk, do not forget to bring in the boat with the Alpha flag (blue and banking) or the diving as it is an area very close to the output port. opportunity to visit it.
Wreck located within walking distance of the port of Mogan.
#55 - Korsakov
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Russian fisheries collapsed in 1977 of about 80 mts. length and resting on its starboard side. In very good condition is easy to dive inside them, but be careful with that many networks are still in it.
Wreck in front of the pier Reina Sofía.
Korsakov is also known as Frigo.
#56 - Angela Pando (Autentico)
Canary, Gran Canaria
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The boat is very deteriorated and its super structure collapsed some time ago which does desmecer immersion impressive as its size and landscape shaped by their life remains fairly.
Stranded off the coast of the island a little farther outside of the new wharf is this super wreck of 250 Mts. in length.
#57 - Pecio Arona
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Little difficulty, although often strong currents that may hinder your dive if you are not equipped with proper fin thrust.
Are some stories from this wreck so click this link to see the real and documented.
Wreck located off the coast of jinamar.
#58 - Kalais
Canary, Gran Canaria
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Greek cargo ship sunk in 1978 compared to spring Reina Sofía.
Entertaining the possibility of dipping into the engine room of the title if you have advanced. Thanks to its cargo of bagged cement remained on the wreck on its keel, while enjoying the most was not lying on his side as often happens in the other wrecks.
#59 - La Bajita
Canary, La Palma
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La Bajita is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#60 - La Emboscada
Canary, Fuerteventura
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La Emboscada is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#62 - Feriones
Canary, Lanzarote
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There could be current. It's a dive at a Reef near the beach. You can see angel sharks, sepia and a lot of different smaller fishes.
It's near the dive place playa Chica.
#64 - El Meridian
Canary, Tenerife, Las Galletas
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Description: WWII Minesweeper
Depth: 30 metres
WW2 German minesweeper used in later life as a dolphin viewing ship from Los Cristianos. The vessel was purposely sunk on 23rd October 2005. This dive is very interesting as the wreck is intact and upright. We have spotted a resident grouper on numerous dives and lots of rays. The wreck is making an interesting artificial reef for the future as marine life starts to flourish.
We load the boat, Celtic Wave, in Las Galletas Marina and take the short journey of 10 minutes to Palm Mar to the site of El Meridian.
#65 - Galletas Puerto
Canary, Tenerife, Las Galletas
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Enter at the western side of the harbour, leave the harbour and keep on heading west, ending the dive at the little beach. Nothing special, but a shallow relaxed 1 hour dive. Great for beginners or people that haven't been diving for a while.
Enter at the western side of the harbour
#67 - Playa Dorada
Canary, Lanzarote
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Easy dive along a reef (not natural) with most of the time no current. The visibility is always different (2-15m).
Many fishes.
It's directly at the beach.
But you have go there with a diving center, because only they have the licence to drive with the car next to the beach. Without a car it's a long way to walk with the equitment.
Playa Dorada is also known as Home Reef.
#68 - Roncadores de la Falla
Canary, Tenerife
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When you descend into the water you enter a large swim through, then when you reach the end you will see a large array of sea life including a school of Roncadores, as you continue along the dive you can see Trumpet Fish, Monk Fish and Octopus, as you dive deeper you can see black coral and reef walls where you then enter a 4 metre swim though on the return to the boat
#69 - Nuevo Horizonte
Canary, Fuerteventura
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Nuevo Horizonte is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#70 - Montaña Amarilla
Canary, Tenerife
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Montaña Amarilla in Tenerife, is so called because of the golden coloured stone mountain, located next to the dive site. This dive is suitable for both boat diving, or to enter from the shore by ladder. Underwater there are fantastic rock formations one of which forms a horizontal swim through which leads out to the seabed where you can see a huge variety of sea life. Such as Stingrays and Roncadores, Octopus and Angel Sharks. This dive is one of the most scenic dive sites in Tenerife, and is a challenging and rewarding dive.
Montaña Amarilla is also known as Yellow mountain.
#71 - El Veril Grande
Canary, Fuerteventura
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A large rock formation coming up from the sandy bottom at 20m. Drop down to around 35 - 40m at one side of rock. Large Dusky Grouper and Goldeline present around rocks. Eels can also be found inbetween rocks.
By Boat from Morro del Jable harbour.
El Veril Grande is also known as The Great Falling.
#72 - Cueva de Palmar
Canary, Tenerife
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Lots of morays and garden eels. Great underwater canyons.
Do not enter the cave. Many divers have died here!
By boat only
Cueva de Palmar is also known as Palmar Cave.
#73 - Vallito
Canary, Tenerife
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Lugar el Valito, east of Marazul
Vallito is also known as Mar Azul, Marazul.
#74 - La Herradura
Canary, Hierro
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Start this dive on a bouy situated on a large rock, between 8 and 12m deep, usually surrounded by dozens of Zebra Seabreem (Diplodus cervinus). In the many cracks live Black Morays (Muraena augusti) and Brown Morays (Gymnothorax unicolor), sometimes accompanied by the rare Goldentail moray (Gymnothorax miliaris). Continue along the edge of a bank that runs parallel to the shore. Stick to a maximum depth of around 20m as below this depth the marine life diminishes considerably. Here you'll find an abundance of large Dusky Grouper (Epinephelus marginatus). Return to the boat crossing through a labyrinth formed by lava flows, where we find groups of trumpetfish (Aulostomus strigosus) and Island Groupers (Mycteroperca fusca) mixing with thousands of ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo). Here we find a hole covered in Black Coral at only 15m.
#75 - El Muelle
Canary, Fuerteventura
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A dive across the outer wall of the habour, which is re-enforced by lots of concrete crosses. Sting rays and butterflu rays can be seen in teh sand around the wall.
By boat from Morro del Jable habour.
#76 - El Cabeton
Canary, Fuerteventura
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A large formation of flat rocks on the sea bed. Large school of baracuda present, as well as Goldsline and Grout.
By boat from Morro del Jable habour, heading west.
#77 - El Calamareo
Canary, Fuerteventura
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The reef is in open water and decent by achor line. The wall extends more or less in an east-west direction, from about 8-10 meters down to 22 meters maximum. The rocks are forming vaults, large and small caves, canyons and passageways. Bring a lamp and also look into the dark crevices.
#79 - Playa Callao, Los Cristianos
Canary, Tenerife
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Dive out from the bay and leave the water through the rocky beach. Not recommended in case of high waves!
Some funny objects under water. Interesting fauna and flora.
At the end of Los Cristianos towards the guaza rock. Right after the Costamar building. Enter the sea at the rocky bay.
#80 - Pal Mar Faro
Canary, Tenerife
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Nice dive site with interesting rock formations, lots of cuttlefish and octopus.
By boat or awkward entry and exit from shore
Pal Mar Faro is also known as Faro de Palmar.
#81 - Playa las Vistas Los Cristianos
Canary, Tenerife
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Easy dive, perfect for try divers.
There's always some curious fishes around.
If you're luck you see rays or turtles.
From the beach
#82 - Labyrinth
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
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very nice site! the labyrinth has 3 huge arches and a few swimthroughs. marine life is ok. you can find many moray eels.
#83 - Playa Paraiso El Ancla
Canary, Tenerife
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If you're early you might experience lots of stingrays. At about 20m there's a big anchor.
If your're accessing the dive site from the western beach you might see a school of Roncadores.
Access from the hotel beach, jump in from the rocks or access the dive site swimming or diving from the western beach.
Access from the hotel beach, jump in from the rocks or access the dive site swimming or diving from the western beach.
Playa Paraiso El Ancla is also known as The Anchor.
#84 - La Gruta
Canary, Fuerteventura
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Rock formations, two swim through's, plenty fish life.
#85 - Playa Paraiso The Mushrooms
Canary, Tenerife
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At 10 Meters depth on the right hand side of the buoy there is a table like rock formation called "The Mushrooms".
Great place for beginners and night dives.
From the rocky beach
#86 - Playa Paraiso Bahia del Principe
Canary, Tenerife
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Nice dive site. The bay has some interesting rock formations. If you are lucky you will see some stingrays.
Beach has a shower!
From the Hotel beach. There are stairs to the beach from the main road.
Don't leave valuables in the car!
Playa Paraiso Bahia del Principe is also known as Bahia del Principe Beach.
#87 - Black Coral
Canary, Tenerife
advanced
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Interesting site to visit the protected black coral!
By boat only.
Black Coral is also known as Coral Negro.
#88 - Stingrays
Canary, Tenerife, Las Galletas
beginner
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Around the old fishing boat you will find lots of stingrays. In the wreck live two morays. There's also a little reef nearby where you can spot morays if your're lucky.
Take some fish to feed the rays!
By boat only
Stingrays is also known as Las Rayas.
#89 - Kamin
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
the most interesting is the topography but this is nice. you have 3 arches of different size and a "chimney" after which the spot was named. it is the entrance to a little cave at 32m that you exit at the bottom.
Kamin is also known as chimney.
#90 - Valle de los pesces
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
lots of canyons and rocks. the focus lies on the topography. walls and canyons are the main attraction.
marine life is ok. you can find thunas, barrakudas.
#91 - The Mushroom
Canary, Tenerife, Las Galletas
intermediate
(0)
Nice dive site with a big mushroom like rock. Nice rock formations and underwater canyon.
By boat only
The Mushroom is also known as Mushroom Las Galletas.
#92 - American Star
Canary, Fuerteventura
beginner
(0)
Playa de Garcey on the west coast of Fuerteventura
#93 - Las Eras
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
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Great dive site, just swim out, turn left and stay between 10 and 20m from the rocks.
There's also a little cavern which you can enter.
In case of waves it's quite dangerous there. Better chose a different dive site.
Watch out for currents when leaving the bay.
Easy access from beach. Watch out for currents when leaving the bay.
#94 - Puerto de la Cruz Harbor
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Puerto de la Cruz. Via the big parking place
#95 - El Poris
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
There is a little underwater crypt with a madonna, a sunken No Fishing sign, interesting rock formations. Watch out, vicious currents can occur.
Easy from shore, there are stairs for an easy entry.
El Poris is also known as Poris de Abona.
#96 - El Arco
Canary, Hierro
intermediate
(0)
You can reach more than 40 m. in this dive, begin with a vertical descent to a rock arch full of black coral at about 40 m. after this you have to ascend slowly following the marine floor.
Spices: Mero, Abae, Pez Trompeta, Coral negro...
La Restinga
El Arco is also known as El Arco, La Restinga.
#97 - Roncadores del Faro
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
There is a big group of roncadores / bastard grunt fishes, interesting underwater volcanic landscape with terraces, swimthroughs and drops.
By boat only
#98 - La cueva del diablo
Canary, Hierro
beginner
(0)
Species: Tamboril espinoso, langosta,
Tacoron, El Hierro. It is possible to access from shore but is hard to carry all the equipment, more than 15 min. walking by a difficult path.
La cueva del diablo is also known as Devil's cave.
#99 - Stingray Palace
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
Awesome dive site!!! My best dive ever!!!
Palm Mar. By boat only
#101 - Palm Mar Wall
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Nice boat dive. Lot's of different fishes here. Nice underwater volcanic landscape.
By boat only
#102 - Costa Teguise
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Costa Teguise is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#104 - Arandelas
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
(0)
You go down to the 8 meters, and begin to going down a sandy slope until you found some rocks structures, when you turn back to the boat. In the sand area, you will find Cuttlefish, Flatfish and a lot of small species. In the rocks, if you get lucky, you could find trumpetfishes, canarian lobster and eels, and there is a branch of orange coral in one of the rocks
The dive site it's located about a half mile from the shore, it's commonly accessed by boat, although if you have strong legs, could do it by shore.
Arandelas is also known as Playa Grande.
#105 - Pecios del barranco Quíquere
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
(0)
This dive spot contain two tuna fishing vessels, that were deliberated sunk, to create an artificial reef. They are one after the other, the first one in navigation position and the other leaning over the side.
Inside the wrecks there are lots of small and medium life, and in the sand surrounding, you could see flatfishes, angel shark, and 'chuchos' a local small ray.
The spot it's only reached by boat. It's located between Puerto Calero and Puerto del Carmen, near a gully with the same name.
Pecios del barranco Quíquere is also known as Quiquere wrecks.
#107 - Cueva de las gambas
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
(0)
This cave is crowed with shrimps, that hide here during the day.
When you aproach the cave, you will be flanked by some groupers that wait for the divers to go into the cave and light the shrimps, so they could eat them.
Also, near the cave there is a branch of orange coral.
By shore, by the dock of playa chica
Cueva de las gambas is also known as Shrimp Cave.
#108 - El veril de playa chica (zona derecha)
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Surrounding Playa chica, there is a wall that begin in the 20-22 meters, and go down to the 35-40 meters. This wall is called "Veril"
Here you could see hiding in the wall spider crabs, sea anemonae, nudibranch, eels and coral. Also, buried in the sand, you could find angel shark, flatfishes and cuttlefish. Despite all of this, there are a lot of small fishes around.
By shore, you could access by a narrow walkway on the right side of the parking lot (looking to the sea)
El veril de playa chica (zona derecha) is also known as Veril Playa chica (Right side).
#109 - El veril de playa chica (zona izquierda)
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
(0)
Surrounding Playa chica, there is a wall that begin in the 20-22 meters, and go down to the 35-40 meters. This wall is called "Veril"
Here you could see hiding in the wall spider crabs, sea anemonae, nudibranch, eels and coral. Also, buried in the sand, you could find angel shark, flatfishes and cuttlefish. Despite all of this, there are a lot of small fishes around.
By shore, you enter by the Playa chica beach and swim to the rocks on the left side.
El veril de playa chica (zona izquierda) is also known as Veril Playa chica (Left Side).
#110 - The Wrecks (Costa Calero)
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
(0)
First wreck marked by buoy is a mid sized ship in fairly good condition on side with a break in the middle. Second a short swim away is an upright large fishing boat in good condition. There is a third broken up wreck nearby but harder to find. Wrecks were purpose sunk and have fairly good fish life although sometimes more than others. Viz is generally ok 10-20m, but beware of strong currents that are sometimes present. Nice dive, with good opportunities for photos.
Down steps onto rocky shore and then a stride in. parking at top of cliffs. First wreck is marked with white buoy on a line a short swim from shore.
#111 - El Marrajo
Canary, Fuerteventura
beginner
(0)
Oddly shaped, relative flat reef on flat sandbottom. Lots of fish. Look into the crevices for lobster. And keep an eye out for rays in the sand.
Small reef with an eight-shape close to the west cost of the Lobos island.
#112 - El bosque de coral negro
Canary, Tenerife
advanced
(0)
El bosque de coral negro is also known as el bosquete.
#113 - La central de Las Caletillas
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
La central de Las Caletillas is also known as Las Jaulas.
#114 - Playa Chica
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Playa Chica is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#115 - Playa de La Nea Veril del Cabo
Canary, Tenerife
advanced
(0)
Playa de La Nea Veril del Cabo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#116 - El Palitoa
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
El Palitoa is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#117 - Caleta de La Margaza
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Caleta de La Margaza is also known as Anfiteatro del Porís.
#118 - La Burrera
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
La Burrera is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#119 - Garachico
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Garachico is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#120 - Bocacangrejo "La Pared"
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Bocacangrejo "La Pared" is also known as Morena city.
#121 - Playa de La Nea Anfiteatro
Canary, Tenerife
advanced
(0)
Playa de La Nea Anfiteatro is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#122 - Coral Negro del Faro
Canary, Tenerife
advanced
(0)
Coral Negro del Faro is also known as El Manso.
#123 - Caleta Cueva de La Arena
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Caleta Cueva de La Arena is also known as Ensenada de los Ancianos.
#125 - El Tablado
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
El Tablado is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#126 - Los Roncadores del Tfe Tour
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Los Roncadores del Tfe Tour is also known as Tfe Tour.
#127 - Puntilla de La Virgen
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Puntilla de La Virgen is also known as Muelle de La Virgen.
#129 - Mala acantilado izquierda
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
First, you've to reach Mala by road, and then, by a rock stairs, you access to a rock platform, and after that, to the sea by a ladder.
#130 - Mala acantilado derecho
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
There isn't ant local dive center near, so you must be taken to Mala by the dive centers of Arrecife, or any other place on the island.
Usually yo reach a parking lot near the shore in a van, and then you have a short walk (50m) to to a rock stairs that lands you on a rock platform, when you equip and jump into the sea, or use the ladder.
#131 - El Ojo
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
By boat or by shore. There's a pier with stairs for access to the water
#132 - Punta de Teno - La Punta
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
Punta de Teno - La Punta is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#133 - Cala Cantera
Canary, Gomera
intermediate
(0)
Cala Cantera is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Gomera which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#134 - Veneguera
Canary, Gran Canaria
beginner
(0)
A pleasant drift with large boulders on the cliff side down to a sandy seabed full of garden eels, look out for nudibranch, moray, blennies, and anemone amongst the rocks and cuttlefish, rays, angel shark and other bottom dwellers in the sand which often leave their mark, generally very good visibility. Species to be aware of : Weaver fish & Torpedo Ray in the sand.
A short 10 minute boat ride from Puerto Mogan Marina
#135 - Pechiguera
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
(0)
Join a impressive underwater canyon of the canary islands.
Boadtrip by Dive College Lanzarote a dive center between Rubicon and Timanfaja Hotel.
#136 - La Chimenea
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
La Chimenea is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#137 - Veril de Manolito
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
Veril de Manolito is also known as Veril de La Media Luna.
#138 - Playa del Jablillo
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Playa del Jablillo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#139 - Tufia
Canary, Gran Canaria
beginner
(0)
Tufia is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Gran Canaria which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#140 - Punta de La Sal
Canary, Gran Canaria
intermediate
(0)
Punta de La Sal is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Gran Canaria which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#141 - Punta de Jameos del Agua
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Punta de Jameos del Agua is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#142 - La cueva de las morenas
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
La cueva de las morenas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#143 - La antorcha
Canary, Gomera
beginner
(0)
La antorcha is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Gomera which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#144 - Baja de Los Realejos
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
(0)
Baja de Los Realejos is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#145 - Playa de La Zamora
Canary
beginner
(0)
Reserva marina
Playa de La Zamora is also known as Reserva marina.
#146 - Los Cancajos
Canary, La Palma
beginner
(0)
Los Cancajos is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#147 - Baja Bocarones
Canary, Hierro
beginner
(0)
Baja Bocarones is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Hierro which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#148 - Roque de Bonanza
Canary, Hierro
beginner
(0)
Roque de Bonanza is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Hierro which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#149 - Veril de las anclas
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Veril de las anclas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#150 - Puerto de Morro Jable
Canary, Fuerteventura
beginner
(0)
Puerto de Morro Jable is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#151 - El desierto
Canary, Hierro
beginner
(0)
El desierto is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Hierro which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#152 - Pecios del Puerto del Carmen
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
(0)
Pecios del Puerto del Carmen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#153 - Veril de las Langostas
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Veril de las Langostas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#154 - San Miguel
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
(0)
San Miguel is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#155 - Waikiki
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Waikiki is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#156 - La Gerardia
Canary, Gran Canaria
intermediate
(0)
La Gerardia is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Gran Canaria which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#157 - El Veril chico
Canary, Fuerteventura
beginner
(0)
El Veril chico is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#158 - Punta Berrugo
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
(0)
Punta Berrugo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#159 - Las Coloradas
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
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Las Coloradas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#160 - Veril de Fariones
Canary, Lanzarote
Unrated
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Veril de Fariones is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#161 - Arcos del Charco Verde
Canary, La Palma
beginner
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Arcos del Charco Verde is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#162 - Punta Restinga
Canary, Hierro
beginner
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Punta Restinga is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Hierro which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#163 - Punta Miradero
Canary, Hierro
intermediate
(0)
Punta Miradero is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Hierro which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#164 - La Salemera
Canary, La Palma
beginner
(0)
La Salemera is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#165 - Barranco Seco
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
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Barranco Seco is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#167 - Playa de Los Cancajos
Canary, Tenerife
advanced
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Playa de Los Cancajos is also known as Los Cancajos fuera.
#168 - Puertito
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
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It's an easy dive.
There´s a field of rocks and mooring blocks, that turns into flat sand at the mouth of the bay.
Some small fish, and TURTlES!
The turtles are there daily.
Many people feed them, so they aren't shy.
Normally there isn't any current.
There are usually other divers.
Be carfully with the many fishermen and boat
traffic.
All in all it's a nice and easy dive for all divers.
Have fun!
Follow the TF1 motorway until it terminates (at adeje, although the motorway will soon be extended). Turn left, towards the sea, direction Armeñime. Turn off this mainroad BEFORE Armeñime, and pass the camel park.
Follow the road all the way down to the sea, and you should end up in El Puertito.
#169 - Los Arcos de Playa San Juan
Canary, Tenerife
intermediate
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Los Arcos de Playa San Juan is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#170 - Balcon de los atunes
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
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It's told that in this spot, you could see big banks of tunas, but i haven't seen yet.
By shore, you enter by the playa chica, and surface swim to the spot
Balcon de los atunes is also known as Tuna Balcony.
#171 - Las Puertas
Canary, La Palma
intermediate
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Dive when we have 5 to 7 meters of water, but already in few meters away to accompany us to a depth of lava flows well over 50 meters. The site is crossed by tunnels And gates, which are easy to dive through. The space La Palma for large fish, stingrays and sharks and with luck. We just dive out of the bay, dive through a small Arch that ends in a Lavakanal.
Following the channel we go to a depth of 15 to 20 meters and turn right. After a while we get to a The lava flow with short breaks to a depth well over 50 Meter drops. We dive across the lava river and follow the Rock formations in the desired depth by us. The lava flows have We therefore shoulder to the left.
At 110 to 120 bar, we should cross the lava again, and continue along the escarpment at a depth of about 20 meters. After about 15 minutes immersion time we arrive at about 8 meters a small canyon. That we follow up right hand a small fire with an opening at the top and appears to dive through it. We then entering into a small shallow bay, which left a large Archway has to Nebenbucht. We dive through this arc, we find ourselves back at the starting point.
Eastern side of La Palma island
#172 - Caleta del Guincho
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
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Caleta del Guincho is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#173 - Muelle de playa chica
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
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This spot it's where you probably end and start all the shore dives of Playa chica. There is a stair that's connect the water with the Pier. There it's no ships or boat docked here, but the divers boat dock here for the surface time between dives.
There is a lot of life here, Damselfish, Spider crabs, octopus, Cuttlefish, Flatfish and other similar species. Also there is a very small population of sea horses.
By night, the landscape change dramatically, because all the sand that during the day it's empty, by night it's crowded wiht anemonae and shrimps. Also by night it's possible to see angel shark looking for food.
By shore. You could jump into the water by the Pier, or go down by the stairs
Muelle de playa chica is also known as El muellito.
#174 - Tunel de la Atlantida
Canary, Lanzarote
advanced
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Tunel de la Atlantida is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#175 - Cueva de los Lagos
Canary, Lanzarote
intermediate
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Cueva de los Lagos is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#176 - Puertito Chupadera
Canary, Fuerteventura
beginner
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Puertito Chupadera is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#177 - Papagayo
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
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Spectacular uw cliffs in front of the famous Papagayo beach. Suitable also for snorkeling. Boats taking / leaving people off/on beach traficing frequently in the bay
Easy access from the Papagayo beach - alternatively by boat from the nearest harbours
#178 - El Rincón
Canary, Hierro
beginner
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Only 2 mins by boat from the harbour, the mooring buoy is located in the corner of the port wall and a rocky bar that enters the sea in North-South direction. This bar extends out to the open sea and creates a great wall dive. Follow the bar, reaching a maximum depth of 20 meters. At the end of the route there is a horizontal ledge where Dusky Groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), Barred Hogfish (Pseudolepidaplois scrofa) and some Canary lobsters (Panulirus echinatus) usually they take refuge . On the way back to the anchor line you can see groups of trumpet fish (Aulostomus strigosus) and groupers (Mycteroperca fusca). In the cracks near the anchor line it is possible to find Porcupinefish (Chilomycterus reticulatus) and, in the winter months, there are often the endangered Angle Shark (Squatina squatina) half-buried in the sand.
El Rincón is also known as El Rincon.
#179 - Las Merinas
Canary, Gran Canaria
beginner
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Near the base are emerging on the surface a series of rocks called the Merino.
Immersion simple and entertaining by the type of rocky bottom where you can see a large quantity
Entering through the left side of the beach until the end of the beach, located a few meters from the base (the finger of God).
Las Merinas is also known as Agaete.
#180 - Los Chuchos
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
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Los Chuchos is the Spanish name for "the stingrays", and this is one of the most popular dive sites on Tenerife. The site established by the Los Gigantes Diving Centre at the beginning of 1996. It is now so well established that large numbers of stingrays and eagle rays are attracted and will gently take food from the hand of a diver. The site has been featured in several magazine articles, both in the UK and internationally. Some of our customers have dubbed this site "Stingray Village", as they put it, "why go all the way to Cayman Brac when you can have the same thrill on Europe's doorstep".
As many as six different species of Ray have been seen in one dive and occasionally we are blessed by a visit from a rare and elusive Bull Ray. The nature of the site means that large pelagics and predators such as barracuda, jacks and tuna are also frequently seen. Who knows what may make an appearance!!! A depth of 18 -20 metres makes it a site suitable for all qualified divers with recent experience
Its a boat dive
Los Chuchos is also known as The Rays.
#181 - Mala cove
Canary, Lanzarote
beginner
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Charco del Palo offers a nice circular rocky cove, good swimming and shore diving. Walk to the cove, and go down the cliff to a rocky path then a ladder.
The bottom consists of sand and rocky outcrops, including caves which can be entered. Angel sharks, rays and groupers are common.
This is also the cove where the nudists swim... look out for mermaids ;-)
Northeast side of Lanzarote, in Charco del Palo, near Mala city. The entrance is between Calle Orion and Calle Cefeo, not far from the nudist camp.
Mala cove is also known as Charco del Palo.
#182 - Barracuda Point
Canarian Islands, Europe
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Boat or Shore Dive 20m to 32m -- Between the Old Town Harbour and the jetty at Playa Barrilla, this site is reached either by boat or by a (longish) surface swim from the jetty. The Hole, true to its name, is a wide hole dropping down from the sand at about 20m, and was formed from a bubble in the lava flow. It passes through the reef and exits on the wall at about 26 metres. There are small caves, nooks and crannies where fish shelter and there are often Rays at the bottom left. The dive starts at a mooring buoy, and after passing through the Hole the dive continues along the wall to the right passing a small cave with prawns and tube worms. There is a pinnacle in deeper water off to the left where Barracuda cruise, and then, to the right, a larger cave which often shelters Groupers. At the top of the wall are Moray Eels and a small growth of Red Tree Coral. The dive ends in shallower water where there are Garden Eels, Mullet and Barracuda. Barracuda Point is in the same area but, by omitting the Hole, is a shallower dive. There are Blue Fin Damselfish, Turkish Wrasse and the occasional sleeping Angel Shark.
LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.
#183 - Tabaiba
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
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Enter the water via the man made sea pool. Swim under the little bridge, and drop down to the sand just out from the rocks. Look for the metal pipe (diameter approx 50cm) just to the right, and follow this out to the wreck.
Easy.
Always seems well protected from wind, even with a strong NE.
Turn off the TF1 motorway at Tabaiba, and drive all the way to the sea. Theres a small car park at the bottom of a steep hill.
#184 - Abades
Canary, Tenerife
beginner
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From the entry spot you can start on a sandy part that brings you to a nice shallow-depth reef, direction South, at only 50 m from the beach. Divers friendly fish, wrasse, parrot fish, blue fin, breams, lizard, scorpion, morray eels (dotted, brown and tiger), octopus (common and spotted), cuttlefish, trumpetfish, nudibranches, shrimps, cardinal, abundant vegetation, the local diving centre removed most of Diadema Antillarum sea urchins and keep the are clean. After the reef, 140° through a sandy area with sea grass until the next reef, from 12 m, angel shark (abundant during the winter and all night dives), stingrays (common and round), eagle ray, bull ray, electric ray, butterfly ray, big schools of barracudas, damselfish, sardines, big anchor spotted at 15 m depth. Small caves full of trumpetfish and schrimps. To move further to the east and spot interesting volcanic rock formations and bigger rays you should rent some DPV scooters which can bring you very close to the lighthouse.
Motorway TF-1 halfway between Los Cristianos - Las Americas and Santa Cruz; exit Abades, drive down the main road to the square where are located the restaurants and the local diving centre. Access to the beach behind the square, walk to you left, the entry point is at 3/4 of the beach on a comfortable sandy area.
#185 - Fariones House Reef
Canarian Islands, Europe
Unrated
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Boat or Shore Dive 6m to 18m --This dive, near the wall of the small Fariones harbour, consists of a mixture of small reefs and sand. The dive can be in the shallower water around the harbour wall or can be on the long narrow outcrops at right angles to the shore or can be a mixture of the two. There's an abundance of small reef life and the occasional sighting of Angel Sharks.
LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.