

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Puerto del Carmen provides a diverse underwater environment featuring reefs, walls, wrecks, and caves. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres with an average of 25 metres. Divers can access the water via shore or boat, encountering mild currents and visibility between 10 and 40 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of bream, wide-eyed flounder, and tompot blenny, alongside less frequent encounters with seahorses, common octopus, dusky grouper, and Australian angel shark. Be cautious of sharp coral, rocks, sea urchins, and jellyfish. Local facilities provide air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours to assist with navigating the varied topography.
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March and November offer the most settled conditions with the best visibility, making them the ideal months to plan your trip. A dive shop with equipment rental, air fills and guided tours is available on site, so you can travel light and book a guide who knows the cave and wall entries well.
Located at Playa de la Barrilla 4, Puerto del Carmen. Direct beach access to Playa Chica.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Common species include bream, wide-eyed flounder, and tompot blenny. Less frequently, divers may encounter seahorses, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, dusky grouper, European parrotfish, arrow crab, Turkish wrasse, pufferfish, Australian angel shark, lizardfish, and sea stars.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should remain within the shallower sections of the 5 to 40-metre depth range.
The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Yes, Puerto del Carmen offers both shore and boat access for divers.
March and November offer the most settled conditions and the best visibility for diving.
Diving at Puerto del Carmen in Puerto del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Puerto del Carmen in Puerto del Carmen. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Puerto del Carmen in Puerto del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.
Divers at Puerto del Carmen in Puerto del Carmen should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Puerto del Carmen in Puerto del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Puerto del Carmen in Puerto del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.