

Best for intermediate divers, 6-21m, boat entry, moderate current.
El Condesito is a 30-metre shipwreck located off the coast of Tenerife. The vessel ran aground in 1971 and now lies broken into several pieces at the bottom of an underwater canyon. The site features prismatic walls and reaches depths between 6 and 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and potential boat traffic. Visibility ranges from 10 to 35 metres. Species recorded around this area include European common cuttlefish, great barracuda, dusky grouper, fangtooth moray, eagle ray, common stingray, smooth ray, common octopus, pufferfish, European parrotfish, trumpetfish, Turkish wrasse, conger eel, and bull ray.
28.00240, -16.70068
Divers often complement the wreck exploration with a tour of the neighboring prism-like rock formations.
Reachable by boat in about 20 minutes from the harbour of Las Galletas or 3.7 nautical miles from Los Cristianos.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-21m
Visibility
10-35m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, dusky grouper, eagle rays, common octopus, and various wrasse and eel species.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and the requirement for boat access.
The wreck lies in an underwater canyon at depths ranging from 6 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
El Condesito is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange transport through a local dive shop or boat charter.
The best months to dive at this site are March and November.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the activity is listed for both diving and snorkelling, though boat access is required.
Diving at El Condesito in Las Galletas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Condesito in Las Galletas. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at El Condesito in Las Galletas. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at El Condesito in Las Galletas typically ranges from 10 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.