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Fonsalía
Shore-accessed Tenerife bay with rock formations and caverns.
Fonsalía is a shore-accessed south Tenerife dive with a shallow profile and a swimmable volcanic rock feature.
About Fonsalía
Fonsalía in south Tenerife is a shore-accessed bay dive between Playa San Juan and Alcalá. The site is known for its hidden-bay entry, swimmable volcanic rock features, and caverns, with a shallow recreational profile that can suit beginners through advanced divers. The signature rock formation looks like a high heel, and trumpetfish, stingrays, and eagle rays are often reported around the caves.
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Research Estimate At Fonsalía
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 16m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Fonsalía?
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Fonsalía Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 16m
Depth Note
The profile starts shallow and stays in a modest recreational range.
Best Season
Winter, when calmer seas and better visibility are most likely.
Typical Conditions
Shore-accessed volcanic rock dive with a shallow profile, caverns, and a hidden-bay entry.
Safety & Access At Fonsalía
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the caverns and swim-throughs as overhead environments, and keep the plan conservative if the sea picks up.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry via stairs; the overhead caverns call for a cautious plan and the right training.
Legal Notes
Only penetrate overhead sections if you are trained and briefed to do so.
Local Intel For Fonsalía
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for beginners through advanced divers, with a shallow recreational profile and overhead features that need care.
Freediving
The shallow profile can work for casual freediving in calm conditions, but the caverns and rock features are better on scuba.
Snorkeling
Calm-water snorkeling is possible near the bay, but the main formations are better appreciated on scuba.
Wildlife at Fonsalía
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fonsalía
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Fonsalía
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility16m
Activity
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