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Official island dive map entry for the Garachico lava tube.
Boat-reached Garachico lava tube with an overhead route, narrow entry, and calm-weather planning needs for experienced divers.
About El Tubo
El Tubo is a boat-reached volcanic lava tube off Garachico, with a narrow dark entrance that opens into a long single-path passage through basalt and skylights. It suits experienced divers who are comfortable with buoyancy control, torch use, and calm-sea planning for an overhead route with strong light-and-shadow contrasts.
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Research Estimate At El Tubo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is El Tubo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Tubo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 35m
Depth Note
The lava tube entrance starts around 12 m and the formation extends to about 35 m, widening with depth and ending at a larger exit.
Best Season
Year-round; best in calmer summer months.
Typical Conditions
A dark volcanic tunnel with skylights and a low-current baseline, but north-coast swell and harbor traffic can make it less comfortable when the sea is up.
Safety & Access At El Tubo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
This is an overhead lava-tube cavern with a small entrance and deeper sections; use appropriate cavern training/equipment and maintain clear navigation and gas planning.
Access Restrictions
Boat access, overhead routing, and a torch make this an experienced-dive site; use a local operator and wait for calm conditions.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed local operator and follow Garachico harbor rules before entry.
Local Intel For El Tubo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-reached volcanic cave dive through a single-path lava tube with skylights, best for divers who are comfortable managing buoyancy and a torch.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the tunnel is an overhead scuba dive that benefits from buoyancy control and a light.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the interesting section is too deep and enclosed for casual surface use.
Wildlife at El Tubo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Tubo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Tubo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
