Spain · Tenerife
Montaña Amarilla is a sheltered volcanic reef dive.
Montaña Amarilla is a sheltered volcanic reef dive.
Montaña Amarilla is a volcanic shore dive in a protected reserve near Las Galletas, known for yellow cliffs, lava formations, and underwater arches and caves. The route is shallow and scenic rather than dramatic, with sand patches, reef terraces, and rock walls that suit relaxed exploration. It is a good all-level dive when the sea is calm, and it can produce barracuda, octopus, moray eels, rays, and turtles.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use the calm-day entry and stay alert around the arches, caves, and platform or beach exit.
Access Restrictions
Best on calm days with a clean beach or platform entry; avoid rough swell on the exposed edges.
Legal Notes
Montaña Amarilla is a protected natural monument and marine reserve, so reef protection rules apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly shore dive with volcanic spires, tunnels, and canyons.
Freediving
Shallow calm water makes freediving possible on the top of the site, but the main draw is scuba scenery.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is best on the shallow, sheltered edges when the sea is flat.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative research baseline blended with 2 dives by 2 divers.
2 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Research Sources

El Bajonito: volcanic pinnacle and fish life

Relaxed boat dive off Las Galletas with caves.

Boat-access lava mushroom dive with canyons and drift planning.