Local operator dives the reserve in small groups with local equipment and lists El Bajón de Alegranza among the available sites.
El Bajón de Alegranza
El Bajón de Alegranza is a deep boat dive off Alegranza.
Local operator required
Access is typically handled by a local La Graciosa dive center or operator boat.
About El Bajón de Alegranza
El Bajón de Alegranza is a submerged volcanic ridge off Alegranza island in the Chinijo Archipelago, built around stepped terraces, ridge walls and open Atlantic water. It is a boat dive for experienced teams who want current-assisted exploration, big pelagic encounters and a site that feels more serious than a simple reef swim.
Research Estimate At El Bajón de Alegranza
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Where Is El Bajón de Alegranza?
El Bajón de Alegranza Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 35m
Depth Note
Boat entry begins over a shallow volcanic platform around 12-15 m, with the ridge dropping to about 35 m.
Best Season
March through October for the most consistent conditions.
Typical Conditions
Stepped volcanic terraces, ridge walls and open Atlantic water with current-driven movement.
Safety & Access At El Bajón de Alegranza
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Access Restrictions
Boat only, advanced certification and reserve conditions apply; this is not an easy entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow reserve rules and operator briefings; access in the Chinijo reserve is controlled and conditions can change quickly.
Local Intel For El Bajón de Alegranza
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for advanced scenic diving, ridge navigation and open-water skills.
Freediving
Not a freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling target.
El Bajón de Alegranza Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at El Bajón de Alegranza
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Wildlife at El Bajón de Alegranza
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Recent Logged Visits At El Bajón de Alegranza
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Dive Spot Log Averages At El Bajón de Alegranza
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El Bajón de Alegranza Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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El Bajón de Alegranza Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Submerged volcanic ridge with boat access, 12-35 m depth range, 15-25 m visibility, 0.5-1.5 knot current and advanced certification.
Community video references mantas in the Bajón de Alegranza and shows the site is used for large pelagic encounters.
Official tourism page describes the Chinijo reserve, specialist dive-center support in Caleta de Sebo and 774 recognized species in the marine reserve.
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