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El Faro

La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

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★ 4.0 (1 review)

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All levels

Impressive volcanic seascape with arches and varied marine life.

Boat Access

18m Avg Depth

30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned for its spectacular volcanic underwater landscape formed by ancient lava flows. Divers can explore dramatic rock formations, impressive arches, and several swim-throughs. The clear Atlantic water offers excellent visibility of the unique topography and the diverse marine life that inhabits the volcanic reef.

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Plan Your Visit

volcanic landscapewall diveswim-throughcavernbeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

damselfishparrotfishmoray eelgrouperscuttlefishoctopusatlantic trumpetfishstingraysbarracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Good for all levels with manageable depth and typically easy navigation near the coast.

Hazards:

depthboat traffic

Current Strength:

Mild

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