

Best for beginner divers, 3-45m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring natural reefs, artificial reef sections, walls, and cave formations. Accessible via a shore entry, the site ranges from 3 to 45 metres in depth, making it suitable for beginners in the shallows and experienced divers along the deeper wall. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres with mild currents. Divers frequently encounter common octopus, European common cuttlefish, dusky grouper, and European parrotfish. Other species include arrow crabs, giant doris, and conger eels. Facilities on site include parking, showers, toilets, and a dive shop. Be aware of boat traffic when entering and exiting the water.
28.91935, -13.66920
The shallow areas are suitable for decompression stops.
Shore dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Oct
Divers frequently encounter common octopus, European common cuttlefish, dusky grouper, and European parrotfish. Other species recorded include arrow crabs, giant doris, Mediterranean violet aeolid, and conger eels.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, who can explore the shallower reef sections starting at 3 metres.
The site ranges from 3 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Playa Chica is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
March and October offer the most settled conditions for diving and snorkelling.
Diving at Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 21°C.
Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.