

Best for beginner divers, 12-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Las Coloradas is a reef and wall site located 300 metres offshore from Puerto del Carmen. The site features a 3-metre wall that serves as a focal point for divers, with an average depth of 15 metres and a range between 12 and 18 metres. Divers can encounter species such as bream, dusky grouper, fangtooth moray, common octopus, pufferfish, scorpionfish, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, Mediterranean violet aeolid, cleaner shrimp, arrow crab, striped red mullet, temperate bass, and grunt. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. This site is suitable for beginners and requires boat access. Hazards include boat traffic and currents.
28.85317, -13.80003
Position yourself downstream of cuttlefish territories to observe their hunting behaviour without interference.
Boat access is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Divers can observe bream, dusky grouper, fangtooth moray, common octopus, pufferfish, scorpionfish, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, Mediterranean violet aeolid, cleaner shrimp, arrow crab, striped red mullet, temperate bass, and grunt.
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has an average depth of 15 metres, with a range between 12 and 18 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site 300 metres from the shore.
The best months to visit this site are April and November.
Diving at Las Coloradas in Las Coloradas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Las Coloradas in Las Coloradas. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
Las Coloradas in Las Coloradas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Las Coloradas in Las Coloradas typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.