Dive-site story
Dropping off the sheltered shelf of Puerto del Carmen, this dive descends along the volcanic wall of Playa Chica toward rocky shelves and cavernous recesses where colonies of orange and red tree coral cling to the rock faces. The route traverses from clear shallow sand flats out into the open blue, exposing divers to passing pelagics while bottom-dwellers tuck into crevices throughout the volcanic basalt formations.
Vibrant tree coral colonies branching along deep overhangs and fissures
Frequent encounters with resident dusky groupers patrolling the wall edges
Sandy plateaus near the entrance where angelsharks camouflage in cooler months
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn brings the warmest water and optimal visibility, while winter offers prime conditions for spotting angelsharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Tree CoralDendrophyllia ramea | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic Canary DamselfishAbudefduf luridus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Fangtooth MorayEnchelycore anatina | Common |
Marine forecast
