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La Palma Diving Reviews and Ratings Guide
La Palma is an island of extremes: Volcanic eruptions have created an absolutely unique submarine ecosystem. Fascinating lava towers, archways, caves and other formations can be found, especially along the steep coastal stretches, in up to 300 meters depth.
The subtropical sea which surrounds the island is considered to be a diver´s paradise, as it offers attractions for all difficulty levels. The Canary Islands feature the youngest sea floor in all of Spain, which in itself gives way to many unique diving experiences.
Especially important is the light penetration in the waters around La Palma. Due to the crystal clear waters, light can reach up to 50 meters deep. The average temperature is around 20C in winter and around 25C in Summer, thus creating optimal conditions for divers all year around.
In this zone it is advisable to dive along the grade the whole time, as it offers protection throughout. It is possible to dive from one bay of the...
The sea floor is rocky, heavily jagged and drops straight down to about 15 meters depth. This creates ideal conditions for watching high sea fish,...
Entrance to this zone takes place via Charcón del Burro. From there one can quickly descent along a grade to 20 meters depth, past many caves and...
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This area is entered at Charco de las Damas and leads over a field covered by Diadema sea urchins. The slope ends at Cape Punta Cumplida, near the...
Starting point is in the bay of Puerto Trigo. In its crystal-clear waters one can find arches and caves of outstanding beauty. However, fishing has...
It is recommended to access this site by boat as this area is highly influenced by currents. Its basalt bottoms are home to a wide variety of sea...
The most famous coastal section of this area, due to its beautiful underwater landscape. The sea floor consists out of the typical black sand, out of...
This diving zone is situated within the marine reserve and thus a diving permit is mandatory.
The underwater fauna is absolutely amazing: flocks of...
Directly at the border to the marine reserve, there are three spectacular arches. Usually visibility is quite good (up to 35 meters).
Many triangular...
Directly in the bay of the harbor of Tazacorte, next to the outer protection wall, in 17 meters depth, rest the remains of the only shipwreck around...
You can reach the "Gorgonians" zone in 25 meters depth, by moving approximately 40 meters out into the open sea from the boat landing point. As you...
Three minutes away from the breakwater wall, in the middle of the Puerto Tazacorte bay, is an underwater rock formation, consisting out of two cliffs...
Los Cancajos is the touristic center closest to the island´s capital of Santa Cruz. Especially for novice divers this zone offers optimal conditions...
"The Labyrinth", to the left of the breakwater wall, received its name from the lava formations, which the volcanic rock has built on the ground of...
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