Dive-site story
Situated along Tenerife's sheltered western coastline near Playa San Juan, Cueva de Cerebros is an intriguing volcanic cavern named after the dense hemispherical sponge colonies covering its rocky interior. The dive begins across an open rocky plateau before leading into a wide cavern opening. Inside, divers navigate volcanic basalt formations where natural light pierces through entry points, ultimately accessing a vaulted interior chamber where divers can surface into an atmospheric air pocket.
Extensive volcanic cavern system featuring an accessible interior air chamber
Dense colonies of brain sponges encrusting the cavern walls and ceiling
Abundant nocturnal crustaceans and moray eels hiding in rocky fissures
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is viable year-round, though late summer through autumn offers the warmest water and optimum visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canarian LobsterScyllarides latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Fangtooth MorayEnchelycore anatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow-spotted Cleaner ShrimpStenopus spinosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic TrumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round StingrayTaeniura grabata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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