

El Chino is a reef site located off the coast of La Coruna, Spain. The site sits at depths between 20 and 30 metres and is accessed by boat. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures are cool, fluctuating between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating a thick wetsuit, hood, and gloves. The site is suitable for beginners building confidence in open water. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, various nudibranchs, wrasses, catsharks, sea stars, crabs, and seabream.
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Water temperature sits on the cooler side even in summer, so bring a hood and gloves alongside a thick wetsuit. Check locally for boat operator availability and current facility options before your trip.
The site is located off the coast of A Coruña, specifically in front of San Amaro beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Felimare villafranca, orange-clubbed nudibranchs, squat lobsters, wrasses, catsharks, sea stars, crabs, brittle stars, tompot blennies, two-banded seabream, mauve stingers, and abalone.
Yes, the mild currents at El Chino make it a manageable dive for beginners who are building confidence in open water.
El Chino is a reef site with depths ranging from 20 to 30 metres.
Entry to the site is by boat.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths between 20 and 30 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at El Chino in La Coruna. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
El Chino in La Coruna typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Chino in La Coruna typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.