Dive-site story
Situated off the southern coastline of Fuerteventura near the Morro Jable lighthouse, Veril Chico features a stepped volcanic reef wall running parallel to the shore. Sandy channels border basalt ledges that harbor diverse Atlantic marine life, offering accessible diving conditions with clear waters typical of the Jandía peninsula.
Volcanic shelf formations offering cracks and crevices filled with macro fauna
Expansive sandy seafloor populated by colonies of garden eels and resting rays
Regular encounters with angelsharks camouflaged in the sediment during cooler months
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water and calmer winds prevail in late summer and autumn, though winter brings higher chances of angelshark sightings.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Canary Garden EelHeteroconger longissimus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary MorayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common |
Marine forecast
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