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Official Tenerife dive map entry for Cuevas de El Balito / Marazul.
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El Balito
El Balito is a rocky Tenerife shore dive with caves and a swim-through.
Best for experienced divers in calm seas; rocky shore access and a cave line make swell the main limiter.
About El Balito
El Balito is a rocky southwest Tenerife dive with caves, caverns and a swim-through that make the route feel more varied than a simple shore entry. The site usually suits experienced divers who are comfortable with a rough approach, limited current and a deeper outer line where barracudas, morays, trumpetfish and octopus are common. Winter can bring angel sharks, but the cave sections only work well when the sea is calm because swell pushes hard across the rock face.
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Research Estimate At El Balito
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is El Balito?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Balito Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 35m
Depth Note
Public guides place the site roughly from 5 m at the entry to the mid-30s on the deeper line; one directory lists 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with winter notable for angel sharks.
Typical Conditions
Rocky volcanic terrain, caverns and a swim-through, with low current but real surge risk when swell reaches the cave line.
Safety & Access At El Balito
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Boat diving is recommended because emergency team access is difficult.
Access Restrictions
Use only in calm sea for the cave and swim-through sections; swell can make the rock-face entry unsafe.
Legal Notes
No permit requirement is noted in public dive guides.
Local Intel For El Balito
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Features rocky formations with tunnels and cave-like sections.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; rocky access and surge-sensitive caverns make it a poor fit except for very calm days.
Snorkeling
Only the calmest, easiest sections suit snorkelers; most of El Balito is better treated as a dive site.
Wildlife at El Balito
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Balito
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Balito
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
