

Best for intermediate divers, 10-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Punta del Lajial is a reef and wall site located 500 metres off the coast of El Hierro. The topography features a small platform leading to a cliff with a pronounced drop-off, reaching depths between 10 and 40 metres with an average of 25 metres. Due to the depth and moderate currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers and requires boat access. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, black moray, European parrotfish, trumpetfish, great barracuda, common stingray, smooth ray, common octopus, marbled electric ray, fangtooth moray, eagle ray, European common cuttlefish, arrow crab, and harlequin snake-eel.
27.65028, -18.02111
Plan dive timing for mid-morning periods between 10:00 and 11:30 local time when coconut octopus and giant morays show peak activity levels.
Ten minutes sailing through the Sea of Calms from the port of La Restinga.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
May, Jun
Species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, black moray, European parrotfish, trumpetfish, great barracuda, common stingray, smooth ray, common octopus, marbled electric ray, fangtooth moray, eagle ray, European common cuttlefish, arrow crab, and harlequin snake-eel.
No, Punta del Lajial is rated for intermediate divers due to the deep wall topography and moderate currents.
The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 500 metres from the shore.
This site is designed for diving rather than snorkelling, as the primary features are located at depths starting from 10 metres and dropping to 40 metres.
Diving at Punta del Lajial in La Restinga requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta del Lajial in La Restinga. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Punta del Lajial in La Restinga are May and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Punta del Lajial in La Restinga. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Punta del Lajial in La Restinga typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.