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 Click on any of the dive site's below for 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.

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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.

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Roncadores de la Falla
Depth: 5- 28 Metres

 

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.

 

 

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Los Archos

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

 

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Los Champinones

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.

 

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Estorne

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.

 

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Los Chuchos

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.

 

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Neptune's Cave

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.

 

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El Condesito

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.

 

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Barranco del Aqua

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.

 

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Ali Baba Cave

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.

 

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El Meridian

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.

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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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Palm Mar Wall

 

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.

 

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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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