Dive-site story
Situated along the exposed northern coast of Tenerife near Puerto de la Cruz, this site features a massive volcanic basalt rock formation rising from the seafloor. Divers encounter steep basalt walls, overhangs, and swim-throughs formed by ancient volcanic activity. Open ocean currents along the ridge sweep in large shoals of pelagic and benthic fish that gather around the pinnacle.
Volcanic pinnacle architecture with cracks, ledges, and caverns
Dense schools of fish gathering around the rock face
Frequent encounters with Canary Island stingrays and angelsharks in the surrounding sand
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn offer calmer surface conditions on the northern coastline alongside warmer water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastard GruntPomadasys incisus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary DamselfishSimiliparma lurida | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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