

Best for advanced divers, 13-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
Los Champiñones is a reef site located 300 metres offshore, named for its distinctive mushroom-shaped basalt rock formations resulting from ancient lava flows. The topography features dramatic canyons and swim-throughs. Divers can expect depths ranging from 13 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. This site requires boat access and is suited for advanced divers due to the presence of moderate to strong currents. Visibility typically ranges between 20 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20C and 24C throughout the year. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes.
28.00410, -16.67550
Good buoyancy control is essential due to volcanic rock formations.
Most dive sites are just a few minutes away by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
13-35m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth and the presence of strong currents.
The site ranges from 13 to 35 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, Los Champiñones is located 300 metres from the shore and requires boat access.
The site has a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Divers should be aware of strong currents present at this location.
Diving at Los Champiñones (The Mushrooms) in Las Galletas requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Los Champiñones (The Mushrooms) in Las Galletas. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Los Champiñones (The Mushrooms) in Las Galletas are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Los Champiñones (The Mushrooms) in Las Galletas. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Los Champiñones (The Mushrooms) in Las Galletas typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.