

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Baja Fría is a diverse dive site located in the eastern part of El Hierro. The topography features vertical walls dropping hundreds of metres and basalt towers resembling submerged cathedrals. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres and an average depth of 20 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents and sharp coral. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, great barracuda, eagle ray, European common cuttlefish, fangtooth moray, smooth ray, common octopus, common stingray, marbled electric ray, trumpetfish, European parrotfish, black moray, conger eel, and round fantail stingray.
27.68774, -17.96460
Bring a magnifying glass or dioptre lens for nudibranch identification, as many species measure less than 2cm.
Boat access from the port of La Restinga, approximately 30 minutes navigation.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, great barracuda, various rays, moray eels, and trumpetfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and vertical wall topography.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Baja Fría requires boat access.
This site is designed for diving and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and current conditions.
Diving at Baja Fría in La Restinga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Baja Fría in La Restinga. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Baja Fría in La Restinga are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Baja Fría in La Restinga. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Baja Fría in La Restinga typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.