

Best for intermediate divers, 12-22m, boat entry, mild current.
El Calamareo is a boat-access dive site located off Corralejo, Fuerteventura, featuring a combination of vertical wall sections and cave formations. The site ranges in depth from 12 to 22 metres, with visibility typically between 15 and 25 metres. Divers encounter mild currents, though the cave environment and depth require solid buoyancy control and careful air management. The reef structure begins at 20 metres, necessitating close monitoring of depth gauges and decompression limits. Water temperatures range from 19C to 23C throughout the year. Due to the presence of sharp rock edges within the cave sections, divers should exercise caution with equipment and ensure reliable torch use.
28.75540, -13.85505
The site is shaped like a huge platform or plateau with tunnels and corridors.
Boat trip of about 5 minutes to the north from Corralejo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-22m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
The site features a wall and cave structure ranging from 12 to 22 metres deep.
The site is rated for intermediate divers, with an Open Water certification serving as the minimum requirement.
El Calamareo is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Hazards include the cave environment, significant depth, and sharp rock edges that can snag equipment.
No, this is a dive site with a reef starting at 20 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at El Calamareo in Corralejo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Calamareo in Corralejo. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
El Calamareo in Corralejo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Calamareo in Corralejo typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.