

Best for beginner divers, 7-23m, shore entry, mild current.
La Bajita is a shore-entry dive site located in La Palma, Canary Islands, featuring a combination of reef and wall topography. The site offers depths ranging from 7 to 23 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and provides facilities including parking, showers, a rinse station, and air fills. Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Dusky Grouper, Pufferfish, Trumpetfish, Arrow Crab, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Conger Eel, Round Fantail Stingray, Black Moray, Oceanic Triggerfish, Cleaner Shrimp, and various crabs.
28.61485, -17.75422
The more often you dive at La Bajita, the more you will discover, especially when visibility is good.
Located on the east side of La Palma, the site is reached via a descending road.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-23m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Dusky Grouper, Pufferfish, Trumpetfish, Arrow Crab, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Conger Eel, Round Fantail Stingray, Black Moray, Oceanic Triggerfish, Cleaner Shrimp, and common crabs.
Yes, La Bajita is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 7 to 23 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
La Bajita is a shore-entry dive site.
The best months to visit are March and November.
Diving at La Bajtia in La Palma requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at La Bajtia in La Palma. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
La Bajtia in La Palma typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at La Bajtia in La Palma typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.