

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, shore entry, mild current.
El Hotel in La Palma offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, walls, drop-offs, canyons, and caves. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth with an average of 12 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 40 metres. Entry is from the shore, though caution is required regarding surge and swell. Hazards include sea urchins and sharp coral, necessitating careful buoyancy control. The site is equipped with parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop providing air fills and equipment rental. Night diving is permitted, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes.
28.58230, -17.91060
Full facilities on site including air fills and equipment rental make this easy to visit without hauling your own gear. The excellent visibility makes it a solid night dive option, so consider booking a late entry to watch the octopus and moray eels become far more active after dark.
Shore dives have easy access in some areas, while other sites are reached via organized boat trips.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres and mild currents.
The site depth ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
El Hotel is a shore entry dive site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections may be accessible for snorkelling depending on local surge and swell conditions.
The primary hazards are sea urchins and sharp coral. Divers should also monitor local conditions for surge and swell before entering the water.
Diving at El Hotel in Santa Cruz de La Palma requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near El Hotel in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Hotel in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit El Hotel in Santa Cruz de La Palma are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
El Hotel in Santa Cruz de La Palma typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Hotel in Santa Cruz de La Palma typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.