

Best for advanced divers, 12-30m, boat entry, mild current.
El Meridian is a wreck dive located off the coast of Las Galletas, serving as an established artificial reef. The structure sits at depths ranging from 12 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement within the wreck, this site is reserved for advanced divers with wreck certification. Divers should be prepared for mild currents and variable visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Access is strictly by boat, requiring coordination with local dive shops. Proper gas planning and decompression management are essential, and divers must carry a surface marker buoy and appropriate safety equipment for penetration.
28.03297, -16.70818
Book a boat charter through one of the local dive shops in Las Galletas as this is a boat-only site with no shore entry. Carry a surface marker buoy and ensure your gas planning accounts for the 30-metre maximum before you splash.
Boat access from Los Cristianos.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the depth, potential for nitrogen narcosis, and entanglement risks associated with wreck penetration.
The wreck lies between 12 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
El Meridian is a boat-only dive site. You must book a boat charter through a dive shop in Las Galletas to access the location.
No, this is a deep wreck dive site intended for scuba diving, not snorkelling.
Key hazards include decompression requirements, deep water, entanglement risks inside the wreck, nitrogen narcosis, and variable visibility.
Diving at El Meridian in Los Cristianos requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Meridian in Los Cristianos. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
El Meridian in Los Cristianos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Meridian in Los Cristianos typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.