

Cueva De Las Gambas is a cave and wall dive located in a small bay north of Cape Negro. The site features a bottom composed of gravel, rocks, and smooth pebble stones. Divers enter through a gap in the cliff, navigating a cavern that includes a backlight exit at a depth of 5 metres. The topography consists of a wall and cavern system with depths ranging from 25 to 45 metres, averaging 40 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. This site is suitable for experienced divers due to the overhead environment and depth. Access is available by both shore and boat.
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Enter the cave system during mid-morning hours when sunlight angles create the most dramatic lighting effects through the skylights.
The site is accessible from the shore via a gentle sandy slope.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
15-17°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun
The site ranges from 25 to 45 metres deep, with an average depth of 40 metres.
No, this site is not suitable for beginners due to the overhead environment, depth, and potential for decompression and nitrogen narcosis.
Access to Cueva De Las Gambas is available by both shore and boat.
Primary hazards include the overhead environment of the cavern, deep diving requirements, decompression, and nitrogen narcosis.
Diving at Cueva De Las Gambas in Puerto del Carmen requires the following certifications: Advanced, Technical, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Cueva De Las Gambas in Puerto del Carmen. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cueva De Las Gambas in Puerto del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Cueva De Las Gambas in Puerto del Carmen are May and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cueva De Las Gambas in Puerto del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cueva De Las Gambas in Puerto del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.