

Best for intermediate divers, 4-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Roncadores del Faro in North and East Tenerife is a varied dive site featuring a combination of reef and wall topography suitable for drift diving. The site offers a depth range of 4 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 15 and 30 metres and mild currents. Access to this location is strictly by boat. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20C and 23C throughout the year. Due to the depth and potential for currents, this site is recommended for intermediate divers. Facilities available nearby include air fills, dive shops, boat charters, changing rooms, and showers.
27.99850, -16.69640
The site is named after the huge schools of roncadores fish found there.
The site is accessed by boat from Puerto Colon harbour in Costa Adeje.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
32 min
No, this site is recommended for intermediate divers due to the depth range and potential for currents.
The site ranges from 4 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 23 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this dive site.
Water temperatures range from 20C in the winter months to 23C in the autumn.
Diving at Roncadores del Faro in Adeje requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Roncadores del Faro in Adeje. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 23°C.
Divers at Roncadores del Faro in Adeje should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.