

Best for beginner divers, 15-40m, shore entry, mild current.
El Veril de Playa Chica (zona Izquierda) is a diverse marine site featuring a reef shelf that transitions into a wall and drop-off reaching depths of 40 metres. Accessible via a shore entry from the beach at Playa Chica, the site offers visibility between 10 and 30 metres and mild currents. Divers can explore various topographical features including caves and crevices along the wall. The site is suitable for night diving, during which octopus and cuttlefish are frequently observed. Divers should remain cautious of boat traffic when surfacing, especially during weekends. Facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe are available nearby.
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Enter from the beach at Playa Chica and stay aware of boat traffic when surfacing, particularly on weekends. The site supports night diving, and the cuttlefish and octopus are noticeably more active after dark.
The site is easily accessible on foot from the shore, though boat access is also possible.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Mild
Divers regularly encounter common octopus and European common cuttlefish, particularly after dark. Dusky grouper inhabit the deeper crevices, while eagle rays and great barracuda are frequently sighted along the drop-off.
While the shore entry is straightforward, the site reaches depths of 40 metres, making it more appropriate for divers with an Advanced Open Water certification to fully explore the wall and drop-off.
The site features a reef shelf that drops down a wall to a maximum depth of approximately 40 metres.
This is a shore dive with entry from the beach at Playa Chica.
The site is primarily used for diving due to the depth of the wall and drop-off, though the shallower reef sections are present.
Water temperatures range between 19C and 22C throughout the year. Divers are advised to wear appropriate thermal protection.
Diving at El Veril de Playa Chica (zona Izquierda) in Puerto del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Veril de Playa Chica (zona Izquierda) in Puerto del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.