

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 26m, shore entry, mild current.
El Aljibe is a shore-access reef dive located off La Palma. The site features a depth range extending to 26 metres, with shallower sections suitable for exploring the reef top before descending the slope. Divers experience mild currents and visibility that typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres, though it can occasionally drop to one metre. Water temperatures remain between 20C and 24C throughout the year. Due to variable visibility, maintaining close contact with a buddy is essential. Parking is available at the site, and arriving early allows for a relaxed entry. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, moray eels, rays, and various reef fish.
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Parking is available at the site, so arriving early lets you kit up without rushing and pick your entry point before other divers arrive. With visibility potentially reaching 30 metres, a mid-morning dive catches the best overhead light for seeing down into the deeper sections of the reef.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 26m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
While specific sightings at this exact site are not confirmed, species recorded around this area include common octopus, fangtooth moray, marbled electric ray, common stingray, black moray, European parrotfish, arrow crab, conger eel, trumpetfish, pufferfish, Turkish wrasse, cleaner shrimp, groupers, and Atlantic pyrosomes.
El Aljibe is rated for intermediate divers. The site requires careful depth monitoring and the ability to manage variable visibility.
The reef ranges from the surface down to a maximum depth of 26 metres.
El Aljibe is a shore-access dive site with parking available nearby.
Yes, the shallower sections of the reef are accessible for snorkelling, though divers should be aware of the potential for visibility to drop significantly.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Aljibe in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
El Aljibe in Santa Cruz de La Palma typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Aljibe in Santa Cruz de La Palma typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.