Harbor Puerto de la Cruz

Sheltered harbor dive with diverse life on a unique reef/wall.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the harbor of Puerto de la Cruz, a unique area that started as a natural reef and was later enhanced with a harbor wall. It's frequently used by locals for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. While not a traditional harbor, this location offers a fascinating underwater environment. The area boasts a remarkable diversity of marine life due to the sheltered nature of the reef and the structural elements present. Expect to encounter various species in this captivating dive spot.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

ParrotfishWrasseDamselfishOctopusCuttlefishMoray EelArrow CrabSea BreamLizardfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow, sheltered harbor with easy access and typically calm conditions.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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