

Best for beginner divers, 18-22m, boat entry, moderate current.
Camino de Altura is a diverse site off Corralejo featuring a reef, wall, drop-off, and cave system. Divers typically explore at depths between 18 and 22 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners, though a moderate current requires awareness. The cave creates an overhead environment; divers should remain near the entrance and not penetrate beyond the reach of natural light. Water temperatures range from 19C to 22C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, common stingray, dusky grouper, common octopus, and various wrasses.
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The cave creates an overhead environment, which falls outside the scope of a basic open-water qualification, so stay near the entrance and do not penetrate further than natural light reaches. Check locally for current facility information before heading out, as provision at this site can change.
Boat access is required for this site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-22m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul
Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, common stingray, dusky grouper, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, pufferfish, arrow crab, black moray, and various sea slugs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, although the presence of a moderate current requires divers to maintain awareness during their 50-minute dive.
The site features a reef and wall structure descending to depths between 18 and 22 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Camino de Altura is a boat-only site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Camino de Altura in Camino de Altura requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Camino de Altura in Camino de Altura. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Camino de Altura in Camino de Altura are May, June, and July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Camino de Altura in Camino de Altura. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.