

Best for beginner divers, 8-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Semiramis is a shore-entry dive site in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, featuring a diverse topography of reefs, caves, and a large canyon with lava bridges. The site ranges in depth from 8 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20C and 24C throughout the year. Night diving is permitted at this location. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, pufferfish, bream, and crustaceans such as crabs and hermit crabs.
28.42090, -16.53071
The site is often visited as the second dive of the day by the Atlantik diving school.
Boat dive accessible from Puerto de la Cruz.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-20m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, bream, and various crustaceans such as crabs and hermit crabs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 12 metres and mild currents.
The depth at Semiramis ranges from 8 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Semiramis is accessed via a shore entry.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on local conditions.
Diving at Semiramis 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 Semiramis in Puerto de la Cruz. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Semiramis in Puerto de la Cruz typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Semiramis in Puerto de la Cruz typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.