Dive-site story
Set along the volcanic coastline of southern Tenerife, Roncadores del Palm-Mar takes its name from the dense shoals of bastard grunts that hover persistently around its rocky platforms. Basalt ledges terrace down onto an expansive sand plateau where diverse Atlantic marine life gathers. Divers drift past crevices filled with morays and explore sandy gullies frequently patrolled by various ray species.
Massive aggregation of schooling bastard grunts lingering over the volcanic reef
Frequent encounters with common stingrays, round stingrays, and bull rays resting on the sand
Volcanic topography featuring low ridges, overhangs, and swim-through channels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, with the warmest seas in late summer and angelshark activity peaking over cooler winter months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastard gruntPomadasys incisus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round stingrayTaeniurops grabatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Canary morayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic trumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common |
Marine forecast
