

Best for intermediate divers, 5-26m, boat entry, mild current.
El Bufadero in North and East Tenerife offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a wall, cave, and reef system. Accessible only by boat, the site reaches depths between 5 and 26 metres with an average of 23 metres. Divers and snorkellers encounter common species such as trumpetfish, bream, crabs, and Canary damsel. Less frequently, visitors may spot fangtooth moray, great barracuda, eagle ray, European parrotfish, pufferfish, grey triggerfish, conger eel, arrow crab, Turkish wrasse, and lizardfish. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 20 metres. Due to the depth and overhead environment, this site is suited for intermediate-level divers.
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Follow the slope until you reach the border zone of rock and sand, where most of the fauna is concentrated.
Access is by boat, with the nearest port being Los Cristianos.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-26m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
35 min
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Commonly observed species include trumpetfish, bream, crabs, and Canary damsel. You may also encounter less frequent visitors such as fangtooth moray, great barracuda, eagle ray, European parrotfish, pufferfish, grey triggerfish, conger eel, arrow crab, Turkish wrasse, and lizardfish.
No, El Bufadero is rated for intermediate-level divers due to the depth, potential for strong currents, and the presence of an overhead environment.
The depth ranges from 5 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres.
This is a boat-only site located 500 metres from the shore.
Yes, El Bufadero is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 5/5.
The best months to visit El Bufadero are March and November.
Diving at El Bufadero in Arona requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Bufadero in Arona. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
El Bufadero in Arona typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Bufadero in Arona typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.