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El Puertito
El Puertito is a sheltered bay dive with easy shore entry and small life.
A calm, shallow bay with sandy bottom and seagrass patches, used for first dives and relaxed training.
About El Puertito
El Puertito is a sheltered bay dive with a sandy bottom, seagrass patches, and easy beach access, making it a dependable choice for training dives and relaxed wildlife spotting. The water is usually calm, the route is simple to read, and the dive rewards slow scanning rather than distance covered. Green turtles, cuttlefish, seahorses, crabs, goatfish, flounder, and nudibranchs are the kind of small-life encounters that give the bay its appeal.
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Research Estimate At El Puertito
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is El Puertito?
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El Puertito Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 15m
Depth Note
The bay is shallow, with a typical profile around 6-15m and a shallow anchor point near 6m inside the bay.
Best Season
Year-round, with Tenerife's stable climate supporting good conditions through the year.
Typical Conditions
A protected bay with reduced current.
Safety & Access At El Puertito
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Give turtles and other wildlife space, and keep an eye on other divers in a popular beginner bay.
Access Restrictions
Beach entry is easiest in calm conditions, and the site should be treated as a protected bay.
Legal Notes
Respect the marine reserve and follow local conservation rules around wildlife and seagrass.
Local Intel For El Puertito
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A calm-bay training site with easy shore entry, sandy navigation, and visible wildlife in the shallows.
Freediving
The shallow, sheltered bay can suit experienced freedivers in calm water, though it is better known for easy scuba and snorkel.
Snorkeling
The calm water and shallow sandy areas make this a good snorkel site when conditions are settled.
Wildlife at El Puertito
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Puertito
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Puertito
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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