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El Coral de Garachico
El Coral de Garachico: deep wall with red coral.
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Boat start and local timing matter because the site is deep, exposed, and current-sensitive.
Long-approach wall dive in north Tenerife; plan on deep-dive discipline, local knowledge, and careful gas management around the overhang.
About El Coral de Garachico
El Coral de Garachico is a long-approach wall dive on Tenerife's north coast, where a red coral colony hangs beneath an overhang and the surrounding wall shapes a careful deep profile. The site is for experienced divers who want to manage gas, line discipline, and local conditions while watching for morays and occasional rays.
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Research Estimate At El Coral de Garachico
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is El Coral de Garachico?
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El Coral de Garachico Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
45m
Depth Note
Red coral reported at about 45 m under an overhang; broader Garachico guides describe the area as a deep wall dive with a long approach.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Deep wall profile, exposed north-coast conditions, and current and boat-traffic sensitivity.
Safety & Access At El Coral de Garachico
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep the overhang and return route in mind; this is a better fit for experienced divers with disciplined buoyancy.
Access Restrictions
Boat start is the safer default; avoid the site when current or boat traffic is up.
Local Intel For El Coral de Garachico
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wall dive with the red coral feature on an overhang; gas planning and buoyancy matter.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the feature of interest sits on a deep wall.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel target.
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Exposure Profile at El Coral de Garachico
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Avg. Visibility20m
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El Coral de Garachico Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.webtenerife.com · Tourism
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