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Palm Mar Wall
Nice boat dive. Lot's of different fishes here. Nice underwater volcanic landscape. By boat only
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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AreasPalm-Mar8Puerto de la Cruz6La Restinga4Acantilados de Los Gigantes3Las Caletillas3Faro de Abona3Abades3Los Cancajos3
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2Black Coral
Interesting site to visit the protected black coral! By boat only. Black Coral is also known as Coral Negro.
AdvancedMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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The Mushroom
Nice dive site with a big mushroom like rock. Nice rock formations and underwater canyon. By boat only The Mushroom is also known as Mushroom Las Galletas.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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4Cueva de los cerebros
volcanic tube that allows us to go to zero level in the interior. Variety of crustaceans, highlighting the presence of the sponge brain, typical of the deep that can be seen in this cave, which gives its name to the immersion Few meters from San Juan beach. The mouth of the cave is easy to find
BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftBoat entry
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5La Catedral
The cathedral is one of the best dive site in Tenerife North. Northern Tenerife.
BeginnerMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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6El Acuario
diving in the same area as deco dangers... take care! beneath the cages of the farm is easy to find agelotes, large stingrays, bishops, eagles, mice who come to see you, Lacha banks and seahorses
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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7El Bajón
One of the best dives I've done ever. Impressive. When there is current is more complicated but there is much more life tabi (jurel Bicuda, Gallo Blue Sargos ...) In boat leaving the port of restinga. Is not easy to find if you do not know where this, although usually is some buoy.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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8Puerto Naos nord
Close to the Marine protected area there are a lot of diferent species. Lava rock and sandy areas- Easy from the beach in the north end of the beach. Puerto Naos nord is also known as Puerto Naos.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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10Las Cabras
Las Cabras is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftShore entry
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11Ceuva Elevitero
El Abrigo, SE of Tenerife Island. Ceuva Elevitero is also known as Black Cove.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftShore or Boat entry
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12La bombilla
Nice Dive side formed by the lavaeruption of the St. Juan Volcan 1994. Right side very deep, left side with 13 arches in shallow water. Easy access in summer via the pontoon, in winter more difficult, becaus the pontoon is not installed and the rocks have to be passed.
BeginnerMax depth 82 ftShore entry
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13El Fraile
El Fraile is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 55.8 ftShore entry
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14Diente de Ajo
Outgoing lava enters the sea. Possibility to see a black coral. By boat from Los Gigantes with a diving club from the ground or from Punta de Teno
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore or Boat entry
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15El Canyon
An alternative route along the wall down to 40+ m can be done and is quite nice - when you're trained and in good condition (current!). Recommended to ask an experienced local.. and watch your Dive Computer for Deco ;-)
BeginnerMax depth 42.7 ftShore entry
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16La Bajita
La Bajita is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 42.7 ftShore entry
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18El Meridian
Description: WWII Minesweeper Depth: 30 metres WW2 German minesweeper used in later life as a dolphin viewing ship from Los Cristianos. The vessel was purposely sunk on 23rd October 2005. This dive is very interesting as the wreck is intact and upright. We have spotted a resident grouper on numerous dives and lots of rays. The wreck is making an interesting artificial reef for the future as marine life starts to flourish. We load the boat, Celtic Wave, in Las Galletas Marina and take the short journey of 10 minutes to Palm Mar to the site of El Meridian.
IntermediateMax depth 85.3 ftBoat entry
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19Galletas Puerto
Enter at the western side of the harbour, leave the harbour and keep on heading west, ending the dive at the little beach. Nothing special, but a shallow relaxed 1 hour dive. Great for beginners or people that haven't been diving for a while. Enter at the western side of the harbour
BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftShore entry
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Top dive shops in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
All 27Scubafriends
Book5.0 (221) · Adeje
Excel Scuba Tenerife
Book5.0 (114) · Tenerife
Pama Diving
Book5.0 (91) · Tenerife
Ocean Trek - Tenerife
Book4.9 (947) · Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 90 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are Palm Mar Wall (4.0 from 1 review), Black Coral (4.0 from 1 review) and The Mushroom (4.0 from 1 review).
What is the best advanced dive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Black Coral (4.0 from 1 review), reached by boat, with a maximum depth of 98.4 ft.
Are there dive shops in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Zentacle lists 27 dive shops in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The top-rated are Scubafriends (5.0 from 221 reviews) and Excel Scuba Tenerife (5.0 from 114 reviews).