

Best for beginner divers, 0-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Muelle Viejo is a shore-entry reef dive located in La Palma, Canary Islands. The site features a reef structure extending from the surface to a maximum depth of 25 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents, though visibility can vary. Divers should exercise caution regarding placement of hands and knees, as the reef contains sharp coral and rocks. Night diving is permitted and offers opportunities to observe nocturnal activity. Water temperatures range between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include European common cuttlefish, trumpetfish, European parrotfish, pufferfish, and various species of moray eels and crabs.
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Watch where you put your hands and knees on entry and throughout the dive, as the reef has sharp coral and rocks that can cut easily. Night dives here can be particularly rewarding for spotting cuttlefish active on the reef, so a torch in good working order is essential.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include European common cuttlefish, trumpetfish, European parrotfish, pufferfish, Turkish wrasse, goldentail moray, black moray, grey triggerfish, arrow crab, bream, and bluebottle.
Yes, the site is suited to recently qualified open water divers, with a gentle progression in depth from the surface down to 25 metres.
Muelle Viejo is a shore-entry dive site.
Yes, night diving is possible at Muelle Viejo. A torch in good working order is essential, as it is particularly rewarding for spotting active cuttlefish.
Water temperatures range from 20C in February and March to 24C between August and October.
Diving at Muelle Viejo in Los Llanos de Aridane requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Muelle Viejo in Los Llanos de Aridane. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.