

Best for beginner divers, 12-18m, shore & boat entry.
Cueva Elevitero offers a combination of a natural cave system and an artificial reef structure. Located in North and East Tenerife, this site is suitable for beginner divers with depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres, averaging 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures range from 20C to 24C. Entry can be made from either the shore or a boat, though shore entries require checking local swell conditions. Species recorded around this area include European common cuttlefish, great barracuda, dusky grouper, eagle rays, fangtooth moray, smooth ray, common octopus, common stingray, white-spotted octopus, trumpetfish, pufferfish, European parrotfish, black moray, and arrow crab.
28.02937, -16.58117
Shore entry is possible, so check the entry point conditions locally before gearing up, as rocky coastlines can vary with swell. Arriving early in the morning tends to give the clearest water before any surface chop builds.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
12-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
None
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include European common cuttlefish, great barracuda, dusky grouper, eagle rays, fangtooth moray, common octopus, trumpetfish, pufferfish, European parrotfish, and arrow crab.
Yes, the site is considered a solid choice for newly certified open-water divers due to the manageable depths and generally forgiving conditions.
The site ranges from 12 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are possible at this site. If entering from the shore, check local conditions as rocky coastlines can vary with swell.
While the site is primarily a dive location featuring a cave and artificial reef at 12 to 18 metres, shore access is possible for those wishing to explore the area.
Diving at Ceuva Elevitero in San Isidro requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ceuva Elevitero in San Isidro. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Ceuva Elevitero in San Isidro are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Ceuva Elevitero in San Isidro typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.