

Best for beginner divers, 12-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Barranco is a boat-access reef and cave site located off Corralejo, Fuerteventura. The topography features a reef system ranging from 12 to 25 metres in depth, with a cave structure providing a focal point for exploration. Suitable for beginner divers, the site offers visibility between 10 and 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, requiring divers to remain close to their guide. Water temperatures remain consistent between 19C and 22C throughout the year. Divers should monitor their profiles carefully, as depths can reach up to 40 metres in certain areas. Guided tours, air fills, and equipment rental are available locally.
28.39057, -13.85132
This site is diveable year-round, so conditions rarely force a cancellation, but book a guided tour rather than diving independently as the currents can strengthen without much warning. Air fills and equipment rental are available through the local dive shop, so you don't need to travel with a full kit.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
12-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suited to newly qualified divers with an open water certification, as the reef starts at 12 metres.
Access to this site is by boat only.
The reef ranges from 12 to 25 metres, though the site can reach depths of up to 40 metres.
Currents are generally mild but can strengthen without warning, and the site reaches significant depths that require careful profile management.
Yes, air fills and equipment rental are available through the local dive shop.
Diving at Barranco in Puerto del Rosario requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Barranco in Puerto del Rosario typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Barranco in Puerto del Rosario typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.