

Best for intermediate divers, 10-25m, boat entry, mild current.
El Desierto is a marine dive site located in El Hierro, Canary Islands, featuring a combination of reef, wall, and cave topography. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers. Depths typically range from 10 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers should be aware that the site presents deep water hazards. Conditions are generally characterised by mild currents, and a typical dive duration is approximately 50 minutes. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20C and 24C throughout the year.
27.59800, -17.98300
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
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers.
The site ranges from 10 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Water temperatures range from 20C in the winter months to 24C in late summer and early autumn.
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.
The best months to visit El Desierto in La Restinga are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.