

Best for beginner divers, 1-60m, shore entry, mild current.
Los Cancajos in La Palma offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, walls, and caves, alongside an artificial reef. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 60 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded here includes common crabs and bream, as well as less frequently sighted species such as common octopus, European common cuttlefish, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, arrow crab, pufferfish, trumpetfish, lizardfish, Madeira rockfish, grunt, tompot blenny, and Canary damsel. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a dive shop.
28.65330, -17.75980
The bay is protected by breakwaters, allowing for varied dives from beginner to professional levels.
The dive center is located directly in the Centro Commercial at the Playa de Los Cancajos.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 60m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Divers regularly record crabs and bream, alongside less common species including common octopus, European common cuttlefish, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, arrow crab, pufferfish, trumpetfish, lizardfish, Madeira rockfish, grunt, tompot blenny, and Canary damsel.
Yes, Los Cancajos is suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware of potential hazards including overhead environments, strong currents, and surf.
The site features a depth range of 1 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Los Cancajos is a shore-entry dive site.
The best months for diving at Los Cancajos are March and November.
Diving at Los Cancajos in Santa Cruz requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Los Cancajos in Santa Cruz. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.
Los Cancajos in Santa Cruz typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Los Cancajos in Santa Cruz typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.