Dive-site story
Located off Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen, this volcanic dive takes you over a gently shelving sandy reef top before dropping down a steep basalt wall into a massive volcanic cavern. Daylight floods through the wide entrance arch, illuminating the interior where resident groupers linger near rocky ledges and orange cup corals cling to the ceiling.
Vast cavern chamber formed by ancient volcanic lava tubes
Frequent encounters with resident dusky groupers inside the chamber
Chance sightings of angelsharks and various ray species resting on the sand slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round, with the warmest seas in late summer and autumn, while winter brings higher chances of angelshark encounters.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Canary morayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round stingrayTaeniurops grabatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic trumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common |
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