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Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Malpique: Torre de Malpique is a shore-access tower dive on La Palma.
Shore-access tower dive in Fuencaliente with black coral, an arch return, and Atlantic sea conditions that need to line up.
About Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Malpique: Torre de Malpique is a shore-access wall dive in Fuencaliente on the south coast of La Palma. The route heads out through open water to a black-coral tower and comes back through a broad arch, so the main draw is the volcanic topography and the wildlife on a sea-state-sensitive Atlantic site. It only runs in suitable sea conditions.
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Research Estimate At Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Malpique: Torre de Malpique?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Malpique: Torre de Malpique Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 45m
Depth Note
Tower-and-arch profile; the official guide places the dive at 20-45 m and the site only runs in suitable sea conditions.
Best Season
Year-round, with autumn mobula chances and calmer water in warmer months.
Typical Conditions
Exposed Atlantic wall dive with open-water routeing, excellent visibility on good days, and strong sea-state sensitivity.
Safety & Access At Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
This is described as a wall dive for experienced divers, and includes an arch swim-through; plan gas and buoyancy accordingly and avoid entering overhead areas without appropriate training.
Access Restrictions
Only in suitable sea conditions.
Local Intel For Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A demanding wall dive that heads out through open water to a tower and returns through a large arch.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the route and depth suit scuba divers.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling; the main tower and arch sit below the surface.
Wildlife at Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Malpique: Torre de Malpique
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
