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Los Cancajos

La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Volcanic lava flows, arches, and caves with abundant life.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned for its dramatic underwater volcanic landscapes, featuring lava flows that have formed arches, swim-throughs, and caverns. The clear Atlantic waters and complex topography create a habitat for a rich variety of Canarian marine life, making it a favorite for photographers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

damselfishparrotfishgroupermoray eeloctopuscuttlefishtrumpetfishbarracudastingrayanemone

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers sheltered bays for beginners and deeper volcanic topography for advanced.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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