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Gorgonias
Shore-accessed Los Cancajos slope with red gorgonians.
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Easy east-coast La Palma dive with protected shore access, a scenic lava slope, and a shallow return through the lava maze.
About Gorgonias
Gorgonias is a shore-accessed Los Cancajos dive on La Palma's east coast, starting on a gentle volcanic slope that drops into red gorgonians and black coral before you work back through the shallow lava labyrinth. The bay is sheltered and easy to organize, but the route still rewards careful buoyancy and normal shore-entry care through volcanic terrain.
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Research Estimate At Gorgonias
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Gorgonias?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gorgonias Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The route starts shallow in the lava labyrinth and trends deeper along the gorgonian slope, with black corals farther down.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer outside the summer trade-wind period.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay, volcanic slope, lava labyrinth, and a mix of shallow reef life with deeper gorgonians and black coral.
Safety & Access At Gorgonias
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch footing on volcanic entry points, keep an eye on the surface in windier periods, and leave enough gas for the return through the lava labyrinth.
Access Restrictions
Best entered when the bay is calm enough for the stone-beach approach; the shallow lava labyrinth and volcanic footing need attention on entry and exit.
Legal Notes
Los Cancajos is managed as an eco-sport zone, so follow local access and conservation rules.
Local Intel For Gorgonias
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore dive that starts easy and becomes more dramatic as you follow the slope, then loops back through the shallow lava maze.
Freediving
Possible in the sheltered bay on calm days, but the site is more rewarding for scuba once you follow the slope deeper.
Snorkeling
The protected bay is suitable for snorkeling in calm conditions, especially over the shallower reef and lava features.
Wildlife at Gorgonias
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gorgonias
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gorgonias
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
