Dive-site story
Set along the rocky eastern coastline of Tenerife near the small village of Bocacangrejo, this dive explores stepped volcanic rock reefs and sloping sand channels. Basalt ledges provide shelter for hiding morays, while open sand patches attract foraging rays.
Volcanic shelves and fractured basalt blocks harboring macro life
Frequent encounters with Canary Island stingrays along the sandy seabed
Sheltered conditions typical of Tenerife's leeward east coast
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Water temperatures peak in late summer and autumn, while winter brings higher chances of angelshark sightings.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary morayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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