

Best for beginner divers, 6-28m, shore entry, moderate current.
Puerto de la Cruz Harbor is a reef site featuring an artificial harbor wall structure. Suitable for beginners, the site offers shore access with depths ranging from 6 to 28 metres, averaging 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers can observe a variety of marine life, including common crabs and snails. Less frequently encountered species include the Great Barracuda, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Tompot Blenny, and Sea Hare. Eleven-armed Sea Stars, Canary Damsels, bream, hermit crabs, sea cucumbers, and rockpool prawns are also recorded. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, though divers should remain aware of boat traffic. The site supports night diving and includes nearby parking and dive shop facilities.
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The dive buses can drive right up to the entry point, so you do not have to carry equipment.
Entry and exit are via the mooring platforms inside the fishing port of Puerto de la Cruz.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-28m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Mar, Dec
You can encounter crabs, which are very common, and snails. Less frequently, divers record Great Barracuda, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Tompot Blenny, Sea Hare, Eleven-armed Sea Star, Canary Damsel, bream, hermit crabs, sea cucumbers, and rockpool prawns.
Yes, Puerto de la Cruz Harbor is considered an easy site suitable for beginners, often used for training courses and check dives.
The depth ranges from 6 to 28 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, entry to the water is via the shore.
Yes, the site is used for both diving and snorkelling.
The best months for diving and snorkelling at this site are March and December.
Diving at Puerto de la Cruz Harbor in Puerto de la Cruz requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Puerto de la Cruz Harbor in Puerto de la Cruz. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Puerto de la Cruz Harbor in Puerto de la Cruz. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Puerto de la Cruz Harbor in Puerto de la Cruz typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.