

Best for beginner divers, 12-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Tunnel is a volcanic cave dive located in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. The site features a 60-metre long tunnel with a diameter of 4 to 6 metres, allowing groups to navigate the passage together. Divers experience depths ranging from 12 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. This shore entry dive is suitable for beginners and offers visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Conditions include mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 20C to 24C throughout the year. As an overhead environment, this site is also accessible for night diving, with typical dive times lasting 45 minutes.
28.43957, -16.48788
The site requires the right tide and current conditions and is best explored with a torch.
The drop point is located three nautical miles from Puerto de La Cruz.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, including open water divers, as the tunnel is located at a depth of 12 metres.
The site ranges from 12 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Tunnel is accessed via a shore entry.
Water temperatures range from 20C in the winter months to 24C in September and October.
The primary hazard is the overhead environment presented by the volcanic tunnel.
Diving at Tunnel 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 Tunnel in Puerto de La Cruz. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.