Dive-site story
Sheltered behind the breakwater of Valle Gran Rey harbour, Playa de Vueltas offers a calm entry off the dark volcanic sand beach. Divers traverse shallow sand flats bordered by harbour wall boulders, where numerous species of rays gather due to local fishing boat activity. Rocky margins support benthic life and juvenile fish, providing a relaxed profile suitable for navigation practice and night excursions.
Reliable close encounters with multiple species of stingrays and butterfly rays
Gentle shore entry from a protected sandy cove
Productive night diving with hunting octopuses, cuttlefish, and buried rays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Rays reside in the bay year-round, while angelsharks are most frequently encountered in the cooler winter and spring months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spiny Butterfly RayGymnura altavela | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round StingrayTaeniura grabata | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common |
Marine forecast
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