

Best for intermediate divers, 14-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Cueva de las Morenas is a varied dive site off North and East Tenerife featuring a combination of reef, wall, and cave topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 14 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is suitable for intermediate divers. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The cave section presents an overhead environment requiring solid buoyancy control and a torch. Hazards include the depth, the overhead environment, sea urchins on the seabed, and local boat traffic. Divers should also be prepared for a potential surf break at the entry point.
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The cave requires proper overhead-environment awareness even though an Open Water certification is the stated minimum, so bring a primary and backup torch and make sure your buoyancy is solid before heading in. Good parking, changing rooms, and a rinse station are available on site, so there is no need to rush your post-dive routine.
Boat access required from Los Cristianos or El Médano.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
20-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site ranges from 14 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead cave environment and depth.
Access to Cueva de las Morenas is by boat.
Water temperatures range from 20C in the winter months to 23C in the autumn.
Yes, the site provides changing rooms, showers, parking, a rinse station, and gear storage.
Diving at Cueva de las Morenas in Los Cristianos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.