

Best for beginner divers, 5-27m, boat entry, mild current.
La Lava is a boat-access site off La Palma featuring a diverse underwater landscape of reefs, walls, drop-offs, and canyons. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 27 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility is variable, spanning 10 to 50 metres, while currents remain generally mild. Divers should be aware of potential surge near the rock face and monitor depth gauges closely. Boat traffic is a notable hazard, requiring the use of a surface marker buoy during ascents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
28.59250, -17.92160
Boat traffic is a real hazard at this site, so deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and make your ascent away from the hull. Surge can be noticeable near the wall and drop-off, so keep a little distance from the rock face to avoid being pushed against it.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-27m
Visibility
10-50m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain aware of the deeper sections of the canyon and drop-off.
The site ranges from 5 to 27 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
La Lava is a boat-access site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
Primary hazards include boat traffic, surge near the wall and drop-off, and the potential for deep water. Divers should use a surface marker buoy and maintain distance from the rock face.
Diving at La Lava in Todoque requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at La Lava in Todoque. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
La Lava in Todoque typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at La Lava in Todoque typically ranges from 10 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.