

Best for beginner divers, 2-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa Dorada in Puerto del Carmen is a combined natural and artificial reef site accessible from the shore. Located 50 metres from the beach, the site offers a shallow profile ranging from 2 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Divers frequently encounter Turkish wrasse, bream, and crabs, while pufferfish, European parrotfish, wide-eyed flounder, Canary damsel, lizardfish, flat crabs, salema porgy, Azores chromis, snails, mullet, and sea cucumbers are also present. The site is suitable for beginners and features nearby facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop.
28.86178, -13.82392
Two manmade breakwaters protect the beach from current, creating a sheltered area suitable for training.
Shore entry from the beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers commonly encounter Turkish wrasse, bream, and crabs. Other species recorded at the site include pufferfish, European parrotfish, wide-eyed flounder, Canary damsel, lizardfish, flat crabs, salema porgy, Azores chromis, snails, mullet, and sea cucumbers.
Yes, Playa Dorada is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth range of 2 to 12 metres and mild currents.
The site is accessed via a shore entry, located approximately 50 metres from the beach.
Water temperatures range from 19C to 23C throughout the year, with the warmest temperatures occurring between August and October.
Jellyfish are a potential hazard at this site.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca has a maximum depth of 12 metres.
A typical dive at Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca lasts approximately 40 minutes. Actual dive time depends on depth, air consumption, and conditions.