

Best for advanced divers, Up to 35m, boat entry, moderate current.
Cueva del Zorro is a cave and wall dive located off North and East Tenerife. The site features a cave system that reaches depths of 35 metres and is subject to moderate currents. Divers should be prepared for an overhead environment that requires advanced buoyancy control. Marine life observed at the site includes fangtooth moray, dusky grouper, great barracuda, European common cuttlefish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, European parrotfish, bream, sea star, Madeira rockfish, bigeyes, sea hare, crab, and lizardfish. Water temperatures range from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. Boat access is required, and divers must use a surface marker buoy during ascent due to boat traffic.
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Because visibility is highly variable here, check with your local dive operator on the day rather than booking blind, as conditions can change the cave sections from manageable to genuinely hazardous. Boat traffic is a noted hazard, so use a surface marker buoy on your ascent without fail.
Located between the dive sites El Faro and El Condesito off the coast of Tenerife.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Divers can encounter fangtooth moray, dusky grouper, great barracuda, European common cuttlefish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, European parrotfish, bream, sea star, Madeira rockfish, bigeyes, sea hare, crab, and lizardfish.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead cave environment, depth of 35 metres, and moderate currents.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 35 metres.
Cueva del Zorro requires boat access.
Hazards include boat traffic, moderate currents, depth, and the overhead cave environment. Divers should also be aware of stonefish and use protective footwear to avoid injury from sharp rocks and sea urchins.
Diving at Cueva del Zorro in Los Cristianos requires the following certifications: OWD. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cueva del Zorro in Los Cristianos. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Cueva del Zorro in Los Cristianos. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.