

Best for intermediate divers, 25-32m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Punta Miradero in El Hierro offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, drop-off, and cave system. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site reaches depths between 25 and 32 metres, requiring precise buoyancy control and air management. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 30 metres, assisting navigation along the wall and cave entrance. Moderate currents are common, necessitating careful planning to dive into the current and drift back. Shore and boat entries are both possible, though shore entries require monitoring surf and shore break conditions. The cave section presents an overhead environment, and night diving is available with the use of primary and backup torches.
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Night diving is available at this site, and the drop-off and cave system take on a different character after dark, so a primary and backup torch are essential. Shore entry is possible, but checking current direction before you kit up will save you a difficult swim.
The anchor point is two minutes by boat from the port of La Restinga.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-32m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
The site reaches depths between 25 and 32 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, Punta Miradero is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth, moderate currents, and overhead cave environment.
Yes, shore entry is possible, but divers should check current direction before kitting up and be prepared for surf and shore break conditions.
There is no specific data regarding marine life sightings at this site.
The site is primarily designated for diving, with depths ranging from 25 to 32 metres.
Diving at Punta Miradero in La Restinga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Miradero in La Restinga. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Punta Miradero in La Restinga. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Punta Miradero in La Restinga typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.