

Best for intermediate divers, 18-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Quiquere Wrecks, located off Puerto del Carmen, consist of structures resting on a reef at depths between 18 and 30 metres. This site features an overhead environment requiring careful navigation, with deeper sections reaching 48 to 55 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically ranging from 10 to 20 metres. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement, this site is suited for intermediate divers with appropriate certification. Boat access is required to reach the site, which lies 500 metres from the shore. Guided tours are recommended to assist with wreck orientation, and night diving is available for those seeking a different perspective of the structures.
28.91880, -13.68560
It is preferable to leave the third wreck and to access it from the boat, due to its depth and distance.
From the coast, descend down the cliff ladder by the shore. For the deepest wreck, it is best to access by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The main structures sit between 18 and 30 metres, while the deeper sections of the wreck reach 48 to 55 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth, overhead environment, and potential for entanglement.
Access to the Quiquere Wrecks is by boat only, as the site is located 500 metres from the shore.
While the site is listed for both diving and snorkelling, the depth of the wrecks makes them primarily a destination for scuba divers.
Hazards include boat traffic, decompression risks, significant depth, and entanglement risks within the overhead environment of the wrecks.
Diving at Quiquere Wrecks in Puerto del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Quiquere Wrecks in Puerto del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.
Quiquere Wrecks in Puerto del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Quiquere Wrecks in Puerto del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.