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Boat access from the south Tenerife coast and deeper route markers.
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La Catedral
Boat cave dive with morays at La Catedral
La Catedral is a north Tenerife cave dive on a rocky platform with coral terraces, a wall, and a silt-sensitive interior.
About La Catedral
La Catedral, also known locally as Palm-mar Cave, is a boat dive off Tenerife's north coast, set on a rocky platform with coral terraces, a cave entrance, and a wall that rewards good buoyancy and a controlled pace. The site is best known for moray eels, rays, and other fish around the entrance and along the rock, while the deeper cave route is for trained teams that are comfortable with overhead conditions and limited visibility if silt is stirred. It suits confident divers who want an offshore cave-and-wall profile, strong life around the structure, and a dive plan that keeps penetration conservative unless the team is properly qualified.
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Research Estimate At La Catedral
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is La Catedral?
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La Catedral Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 40m
Depth Note
The anchor platform is reported around 18 m, the wall drops to about 30 m, and deeper cave features extend into the upper 30s and around 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Boat dive with a rocky platform, coral terraces, cave entrance, and wall profile; visibility is usually strong outside the cave, but silt inside can change the feel quickly.
Safety & Access At La Catedral
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the cave as an overhead environment and keep penetration conservative unless you are trained and the guide plans it.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Full cave penetration should be left to trained cave or advanced divers and local guide limits.
Local Intel For La Catedral
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Walls descend to about 40 m, making it suited to deeper scuba profiles.
Freediving
Not a freedive site. The overhead cave profile and depth make it scuba-first.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel stop; the main features sit too deep and the cave route is for divers.
Wildlife at La Catedral
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At La Catedral
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At La Catedral
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
