Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Candelaria on the eastern shoreline of Tenerife, Central Electrica sits near the cooling discharge channels of the coastal power facility. The artificial thermal plume mixes with open Atlantic currents, consistently attracting concentrated schools of pelagic and benthic fish. Divers navigate a terrain of volcanic rock tongues, scattered boulders, and broad patches of pale sand that gradually shelve into deeper water.
Frequent congregations of large rays drawn to the warmer water plumes
Volcanic shelves and lava fingers offering shelter to octopuses and morays
Expansive sandy expanses where angelsharks rest during cooler months
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and the warmest Atlantic waters prevail during late summer and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bull rayPteromylaeus bovinus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round stingrayTaeniurops grabatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Canary damselfishAbudefduf luridus | Common | ||||||||||||
| ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common |
Marine forecast
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