

Best for beginner divers, 0-40m, boat entry, mild current.
El Desierto in El Hierro is a diverse marine site featuring a combination of volcanic rock beds, sandy flats, caves, and artificial reef structures. Located 3500 metres from the shore, this site requires boat access and offers depths ranging from the surface to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally favourable for beginners, with mild currents and visibility extending between 10 and 50 metres. Divers should remain aware of the potential for nitrogen narcosis at greater depths. The site provides a varied underwater topography suitable for exploration across a wide range of depths.
27.68222, -18.03528
Approach the garden eel colony very slowly and low to the sand to prevent them from retracting into their burrows.
Boat dive, 20 minutes from the port of La Restinga.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 40m
Visibility
10-50m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Sep, Nov
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from the surface to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to El Desierto is by boat only, as it is located 3500 metres from the shore.
The best months to visit are September and November.
The main hazards are the depth and the risk of nitrogen narcosis.
Diving at El Desierto in La Restinga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Desierto in La Restinga. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
El Desierto in La Restinga typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Desierto in La Restinga typically ranges from 10 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.