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Dive and Sea Tenerife ~ Dive Sites
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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
North of San Miguel Marina Tenerife
Pequeno Valle
~ Tenerife North
Poco Naufragio
~ Tenerife North
Playa Abades
~ Tenerife North
Black Cove
~ Tenerife North
Moon Pools
~ Tenerife North
Barracuda Point
~ Tenerife North
Abades Mountain
~ Tenerife North
Playa Abades
~ Tenerife North
Tabaiba
~ Tenerife North
Punta Prieta
~ Tenerife North
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.
This has to be the newest dive site in Tenerife. It is virtually undisturbed and always brings surprises the more we explode the area. After dropping in off our boat we descend to approximately 16 metres and then swim along to a small wall and this is where the Moray Eel’s can be found. Unlike most dive sites in Tenerife the aquatic life here is not tamed to divers so treat us with suspicion! Huge schools of Sardines and Roncadores nestle in between the two rock formations and we have regularly seen huge Roughtail Stingrays. A great adventure dive down to around 22 metres.
Another of our undisturbed sites. The only people we share this with is the local submarine !! Here we drop into approximately 16 meters and with a short swim drop down to 30 meters and the home of the local family of Stingrays. A group of 5 Rays live in the area and can be hand fed, This is a truly humbling experience when these huge animals glide across you and gently take food from your hand. You will also be overwhelmed by Weavers, Sardines, and Roncadores. All of this is centered around a small wooden wreck .
Depth 9 Meters
Abades Beach shore dive site
Tenerife is a fantastic site for a divers first experience
underwater, there is a large amount of life to see, including
Barracuda, Sea Horses, Moray Eels, Cuttlefish, Trigger fish and
Octopus. A really great dive for all
experience levels in Tenerife.
Black Cove used to be a hot favourite amongst divers several years ago but quickly became “over-dived”. Now the site is returning to a quality site again. Octopus have returned along with Cuttlefish, Lizardfish, and a variety of Anemones and soft coral. Sometimes it is possible to come across a Sting Ray or two as well as Sardines and Roncadores.
The Moon Pools can be reached by shore and starting by a giant stride, however when using the RIB a simple back roll and a few minutes swim in to the entrance cave will have you into the Moon Pool with minimal effort. Aquatic life consists of Scorpion fish, Huge Arrowcrabs, Moray Eel’s and Lizard fish. The truly stunning part of the dive is when the sun streams down into the pools giving some of the best photographic opportunities in Tenerife. A absolute must when diving in Tenerife.
Depth 18 Meters
Abades cave or barracuda point
dive site Tenerife is a dive suitable for any qualified diver.
There is an abundance of life to sea such as Sardines, Trumpet fish,
Garden Eel and Groupers, as well as small caves and fantastic rock
formations to explore.
Depth 18m
Abades Mountain
shore dive site Tenerife is an easy dive dependent on current. You
can see Trumpet fish and Stingray as well as sponges and Sea Urchins
which cover the rock formations. There are also small caves to
explore below 5 meters.
Depth 34 Meters
Tabaiba wreck dive on the northeast coast of Tenerife was the former
tugboat, El Ratón, It's a stunning wreck which is still largely
intact and you can enter the engine room and bridge . The wreck is a
200m swim from entry, but there is plenty of interesting life to see
en route. Although this is a recently sunk boat it has started to
attract a large amount of life such as Barracuda, Garden Eels and
Stingray.
Fantastic wreck speciality opportunity.
Depth 30 -40 Meters
Punta Prieta Dive site Tenerife
is an advanced dive. There is an abundance of life available to see
Moray Eel, Stingray, Seahorses, Trigger fish and Sea Urchins. From
30 meters there is coral, and small caves to explore.
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