Dive-site story
Situated along the southeastern coastline of Tenerife near Santa Cruz, Añaza offers a classic Canary Island volcanic landscape. The underwater terrain transitions from shallow rocky platforms into basalt ridges, tongues of solidified lava, and small overhangs before giving way to open sand. Divers exploring the crevices encounter typical Macaronesian marine life alongside occasional pelagic visitors cruising offshore.
Rugged volcanic basalt arches and fissures harboring nocturnal marine life
Expansive sandy patches where benthic rays and flatfish camouflage
Protected coves that frequently allow calm entry when northern sites are blown out
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is viable year-round, with late summer and autumn bringing the warmest waters and top visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Canary MorayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic TrumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common |
Marine forecast
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