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Dive and Sea Tenerife ~ Dive Sites
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a description
South of San Miguel Marina Tenerife
Montana Amarilla
~ Tenerife South
Yellow Mountain Point
~ Tenerife South
Roncadores de la Falla
~ Tenerife South
Los Archos
~ Tenerife South
Los Champinones
~ Tenerife South
Estorne
~ Tenerife South
Los Chuchos
~ Tenerife South
Neptunes Cave
~ Tenerife South
El Condesito
~ Tenerife South
Barranco del Agua
~ Tenerife South
Ali Baba Cave
~ Tenerife South
El Meridian
~ Tenerife South
Palm Mar Cave
~ Tenerife South
Palm Mar Wall
~ Tenerife South
Palm Mar Roncadores
~ Tenerife South
South of San Miguel Marina Tenerife
Montana Amarilla
~ Tenerife South
Yellow Mountain Point
~ Tenerife South
Roncadores de la Falla
~ Tenerife South
Los Archos
~ Tenerife South
Los Champinones
~ Tenerife South
Estorne
~ Tenerife South
Los Chuchos
~ Tenerife South
Neptunes Cave
~ Tenerife South
El Condesito
~ Tenerife South
Barranco del Agua
~ Tenerife South
Ali Baba Cave
~ Tenerife South
El Meridian
~ Tenerife South
Palm Mar Cave
~ Tenerife South
Palm Mar Wall
~ Tenerife South
Palm Mar Roncadores
~ Tenerife South
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.
A continuation of the infamous Yellow Mountain dive, but this time we go further out to even more stunning rock formations. As we cross over rock formations interspersed with sandy stretches , the aquatic life changes to large Atlantic Bonito, Barracuda and an abundance of Roncadores. A dramatic wall is where we can find Octopus and Moray Eel’s as well as Blacktail Comber. A dive for the slightly more adventurous diver.
Roncadores de la Falla Tenerife is a boat dive.
This is an advanced level dive.
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.
Depth 20 Meters
At the Los Archos dive site
Tenerife, there are 3 amazing natural coral arches. There are some
fantastic photographic opportunities at this site. An abundance of
Tenerife's sea life can be seen amongst which you can see Damsel fish,
Amberjack Eels and Moray Eels
Depth 25 to 33 Meters
The Champinones (Mushrooms) dive site
Tenerife is a boat dive, and as the name suggests on the bottom of
the sea bed there is a large rock which looks like a mushroom. The
sea life at this dive site is amazing amongst others things you can
see Trumpet fishes, Octopus, Moray Eels and occasionally Angel Sharks.
Depth 17 to 19 Meters
The Estorne dive site Tenerife
is suitable for all levels of divers. The wreck of the small yacht
sits on the edge of the reef just outside of the Las Galletas
harbour. The sunken yacht lies upright at 18M. There is a great
deal of life to see, Stingrays, Bream and Roncadores amongst others.
Depth 18- 20 Meters
Los Chuchos dive site in Tenerife so called due
to the Spanish name for Stingrays is one of the more popular
sites to dive in Tenerife. This is a boat dive, and by the time you have
reached the bottom Stingrays are starting to appear there are
several species of Ray to be seen including the enormous
Atlantic Rays. Other life can also be seen such as Octopus and
Barracuda. A fantastic opportunity to see Stings rays up close.
Depth 5 m to 22 Meters
Neptune's Cave dive site Tenerife
is a boat dive down to a cave. The cave is safe to enter and you
can see an abundance of Tenerife's sea life inside as well as some great rock
formations. Trumpet fish, Moray Eels, Puffer fish and Stingrays
give you some
fantastic photographic opportunities. During winter months this
dive is one of the best places to see Angel sharks.
Depth 10-21 Meters
El Condesito dive
site Tenerife is a wreck dive and is only accessible from a boat.
The wreck was a large boat which crashed in 1972. The wreck lies
between 10 and 15 meters which allows plenty of time to explore the
wreck. The wreck is home to a vast array of different sea life such
as Trumpet fish, Octopus and Starfish.
Depth 10 – 40 Meters
Barranco Del Agua dive site
Tenerife is an advanced boat dive. You enter into the water and
follow a barranco (valley) which leads onto rock formation
including black coral at 22 meters. It is possible to see Octopus,
Moray Eels and Cuttlefish. At 30 meters there is a horseshoe shaped
plateau where you can see an abundance of black coral there is also
a chance to see the enormous Atlantic Rays. There is often a strong
current at this site which makes for a great drift dive.
Depth 40 Meters
Ali Baba Caves Dive site Tenerife is only accessible
by boat. This is an advanced dive the caves entrance situated at 40
meters. You descend into deep water to a cliff like drop which then
leads into the entrance of the cave. The cave is full of soft coral
and shrimps make sure you have a torch to get a better look. Angel
shark and large Groupers have been seen at the entrance to the
cave. Great photographic opportunities.
Depth:
30 Meters
The Meridian in Tenerife is a wreck dive, accessible only by boat.
The Meridian was deliberately sunk in 2005 as an artificial reef,
and is now near Palm Mar. The Meridian lies at 30M and provides
some excellent opportunities to explore the still intact wreck. The
nearby reef is full of life and during the winter months you can
occasionally see Angel Sharks.
Palm Mar Cave /
Cueva de
Palm Mar
Depth: 12 -36 Metres
Palm Mar
Cave, Tenerife is an advanced dive, as the entrance to the cave is
at 30 m. Before you reach the cave you can see large rock formations
sloping away into the distance, you have the opportunity to see lots
of sea life including , Moray Eels and Leopard spotted Morays, you
can also see Sea Bream, Zebra fish and Wrasse. The cave itself is
still a mystery as no one has yet explored the cave in its entirety.
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Depth 6 to 25m
Palm Mar Wall
boat dive site Tenerife located near to the local fish farms is a
great dive to see Roncadores and Bream it is also possible to
occasionally see Dolphins. A great place to use as a drift dive.
Palm Mar Roncadores
Depth 24 Metres
Roncadores Palm Mar Dive site Tenerife is a popular dive time
after time as there is a vast array of sea life. This is a boat
dive and you enter in approximately 8m of water. There is a
horseshoe shaped reef to explore and rock formations. There is a
large shoal of Roncadores and circling above the Barracuda awaiting
their prey. There is a good chance that you will see Sting Rays and
during the winter months Angel Shark can be found. Also Dolphins
frequent the site, so it is not unusual to get dazzling displays
from these beautiful creatures from the boat.
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