Dive Sites

We anchor securely on top of the reef, complete our buddy checks, and descend down the anchor line to around 16 meters. From here, the dive continues deeper to 24 - 30 meters, where a small cave shelters a resident shoal of African Grunts.

As we explore the reef, we're surrounded by stunning underwater scenery. Bright yellow gorgonians sway gently in the current, and the site is alive with marine life -- far too much to list in one dive. Adding to the experience, one of the local bream is often seen accompanying divers, happily posing for underwater photographers.

Atlantis is a spectacular dive that combines dramatic geology, depth, and abundant marine life -- an unforgettable experience for experienced divers.

We descend along the anchor line to around 18 meters, followed by a short swim that takes us to the deepest section of the dive at 30 - 32 meters. This area is rich in marine life, with moray eels and colourful anemones commonly seen nestled among the basalt columns.

Due to the depth, bottom time is limited, allowing us to finish the dive in the shallower water on top of the reef. From here, we return to the anchor line and complete a relaxed ascent and safety stop, enjoying the scenery one last time before surfacing.

The dive begins with a descent to the top of one of the ridges at around 15 - 18 meters, before progressing into a network of narrow gullies, some of which drop down to depths of 40 meters and beyond. Exposed to tidal streams, the site often experiences current, but excellent shelter can be found within the deeper gullies. Their undercut walls provide refuge for a wide variety of marine life, including several species of moray eel, colourful anemones, and large groupers.

Due to the depth, offshore location, and the potential for strong currents, Alcalá Deep is restricted to advanced divers with recent experience. On occasion, the dive is conducted as a drift dive, and the use of an SMB is an essential safety requirement.

The underside of the arch is covered in vibrant red and yellow sponges, and a small adjacent cavern often provides shelter for rays or lobsters. Over the past year, we've also been lucky enough to observe the growth of two new black corals in this area. As black coral is usually found at depths greater than 25 meters, seeing it growing at just 8 meters is something truly special -- so make sure those camera batteries are fully charged.

Marine life is abundant throughout the site. Several species of stingray are frequently encountered and often seem happy to pose for photographs, alongside shoaling fish, moray eels, and octopus.

Barranco Seco Arch is one of our most popular dive sites, with many divers requesting a second visit. It's also an excellent choice for those returning to diving after a break, and for students nearing the end of their PADI Open Water or BSAC Ocean Diver courses.

Used to the presence of divers, one or two inquisitive rays often appear and may follow the group for part of the dive. At around 25 meters, a tranquil shoal of grunts hovers almost motionless around a pinnacle rising up from 35 meters. These calm fish will often part gracefully, allowing divers to pass through the shoal for excellent photo and video opportunities.

At the base of the pinnacle, between 30 and 35 meters, the sandy seabed is covered as far as the eye can see with garden eels. Resembling small snakes, they are extremely shy and retreat rapidly into the sand at the slightest disturbance. For divers with good air consumption, there may also be time to observe large numbers of tube worms, which resemble a field of daisies and retract just as quickly when disturbed. This area rewards patience, excellent buoyancy control, and careful finning -- especially for underwater photographers.

A scenic swim leads us out through a chimney at around 24 meters. From here, bottom time and remaining air guide our return to the shallows, where the dive is completed with a relaxed safety stop on top of the arch in just 5 meters of water.

This dive is usually conducted as a drift dive. After checking the current direction, divers enter the water at one end of a rocky ledge that runs parallel to the shoreline. The ledge is undercut by several small caves and grottos, creating a varied and engaging underwater landscape.

With depths ranging from just 6 to 16 meters, the dive allows plenty of time to explore the walls and swim through the caves. These sheltered areas are home to many juvenile fish, colourful anemones, moray eels, octopus, and Canarian lobsters, making this a relaxed and rewarding dive for photographers and marine life enthusiasts alike.

The wreck lies at a depth of around 20 - 22 meters and is visited briefly as part of a wider tour of the surrounding reef system. Careful observers may be lucky enough to spot Canarian lobsters, an endangered species found in this area.

As the dive continues into shallower water, we arrive at around 10 meters at the entrance to a cavern in the reef. This area is often home to stingrays, colourful anemones, and small shoaling fish. The top of the reef sits at just 5 meters, making it an ideal location for a relaxed safety stop, spent surrounded by a curtain of exhaled air bubbles filtering up through the volcanic rock from the cavern below.

The dive is usually conducted as a drift dive, with the boat dropping the group at the start of the route and collecting divers at a pre-arranged surfacing point. The route gently meanders through large boulders and volcanic vents, creating an underwater landscape that is both scenic and highly photogenic.

These sheltered areas provide a nursery habitat for many juvenile fish and are also home to moray eels, octopus, and a variety of crustaceans. With shallow depths and calm profiles, Masca Bay offers plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings, making it an ideal dive for all experience levels.

During the winter months, from November to March, this site is particularly special, as angel sharks are often found resting in the sand, perfectly camouflaged as they wait to ambush their prey. Inside the bay, conditions are calm and shallow, making it an ideal dive for those returning to the water after a break. The site also offers excellent opportunities for macro photography.

One side of the bay features a small reef covered in colourful sponges and anemones, providing shelter for a wide variety of fish species. A resident shoal of barracudas, accustomed to the presence of divers, frequently appears and can be approached slowly and calmly -- creating fantastic photo opportunities.

At the base of the wall, depths reach just 12 - 15 meters, allowing strong natural light and vibrant colours throughout the dive. The shallow depth and sheltered nature of Octopus Cove make it an excellent choice for all levels of divers, as well as a popular training site for try dives and diving courses.

We drop anchor on a ledge at around 6 to 10 meters and follow the slope down to 18 - 22 meters, where we're often greeted by an impressive shoal of Roncadores, also known as Bastard Grunts.

As we move back inshore, we reach a striking horseshoe-shaped cleft in the rock. The walls here are bursting with life, covered in colorful anemones and home to scorpionfish -- and if you've got a sharp eye, you might even spot nudibranchs tucked away in the details.

On the way back to the boat, we weave through the volcanic formations once more, finishing the dive with a relaxed safety stop at 5 meters. This is the perfect moment to enjoy the company of smaller shoaling fish, with the occasional surprise visit from moray eels or even an octopus.

This site supports an exceptional abundance and diversity of marine life, greater than anywhere else in the local area. The base of the wall is deeply undercut, providing resting places for more reclusive and nocturnal species, and at one point striking red gorgonians can be seen growing on the rock face.

Moving north away from the wall, the seabed opens into an area of massive boulders at depths of up to 28 meters. In and around these blocks, large shoals of grunts and several species of bream gather in impressive numbers. Moray eels, stingrays, triggerfish, and large jacks are also regularly encountered, making this site a favourite with underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts alike.

The structure of the reef makes Punta Blanca an excellent multi-level dive, allowing remaining air to be used on the reef top before completing a safety stop while holding the anchor line.

The seabed slopes gently from just 6 meters down to around 25 meters, making the dive easily adaptable to different experience levels and qualification limits. Divers of all abilities can enjoy the upper sections of the reef, while more experienced divers can explore the deeper areas.

A wide variety of fish species native to the Canary Islands can be seen here, along with the occasional octopus and colourful anemones. Towards the end of the dive, a shallow cavern at around 6 meters provides an interesting feature to explore before completing the dive.

With its gentle profile, rich marine life, and flexible depth range, Punta Tamaimo is a popular choice for mixed-experience groups and relaxed drift diving.

This area is normally teeming with fish, and a return to the cave toward the end of the dive often reveals a few surprises. Sleeping stingrays and Canarian lobsters are sometimes found resting inside the cavern, while beneath a large overhang, trumpetfish can often be seen sheltering alongside several species of colourful anemones.

With shallow depths, abundant marine life, and an interesting cavern to explore, Rolf's Cave is an enjoyable and relaxed dive, suitable for divers of all experience levels and a perfect introduction to the wider reef system in this area.

The reef is rich in marine life, with a variety of fish species and colourful sponges covering the rock formations. Moray eels are frequently found tucked away in holes and grottos, while inquisitive jacks sometimes appear, circling divers briefly before gliding off into the blue.

Thanks to the multi-level profile of the return route, dive time is extended as we gradually make our way back toward the boat. A small cave near the ascent point provides the perfect spot to explore during the safety stop, often revealing yet more fascinating marine life.

Rolf's Reef is a rewarding and varied dive, combining depth, wildlife, and volcanic scenery for experienced divers looking for something special.

Over thousands of years, constant water movement has gradually removed the sand that once supported a rock shelf. Eventually, the shelf collapsed and broke apart, creating the layered slabs that now define this distinctive underwater landscape.

Beneath these ledges, large numbers of glasseye fish have made their home, their red and silver colouring sparkling beautifully when illuminated by torchlight. On occasion, giant spiny pufferfish can also be found here, using the many hiding places provided by the fallen rock slabs. Looking up into the blue, passing shoals of lesser amberjack are often seen, and their inquisitive nature means they will sometimes circle divers, in the winter months angel sharks will make an appearance, creating excellent opportunities for underwater photography.

With its unique geology and lively marine encounters, The Cornflakes is a memorable dive for experienced divers.