

Best for beginner divers, 0-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Emisario is a reef and artificial reef site located 500 metres offshore from Puerto del Carmen. The dive features twin pipes that serve as a primary navigational feature, with crevices underneath providing shelter for marine life. Divers can explore the surrounding sand bays and the adjacent reef structure. The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. Common species observed include Turkish wrasse, bream, and various crabs. Less frequently, divers may encounter European parrotfish, pufferfish, wide-eyed flounder, temperate bass, lizardfish, Canary damsel, flat crab, Azores chromis, snails, mullet, and salema porgy.
28.85655, -13.82363
Time dives during slack tide periods to minimise current effects along the ridge system.
Accessible by a short boat ride from the harbor of Playa Blanca.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 18m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Divers commonly record Turkish wrasse, bream, and crabs. Other species observed include European parrotfish, pufferfish, wide-eyed flounder, temperate bass, lizardfish, Canary damsel, flat crab, Azores chromis, snails, mullet, and salema porgy.
Yes, Emisario is suitable for beginner divers, offering a maximum depth of 18 metres and mild currents.
The site ranges from 0 to 18 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to Emisario is by boat only.
The best months to dive at Emisario are March and November.
Divers should be aware of the presence of jellyfish at this site.
Diving at Emisario in Playa Blanca requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Emisario in Playa Blanca. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
Emisario in Playa Blanca typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Emisario in Playa Blanca typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.