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Dive Spot Guide•
Orange Coral
Shore wall dive with orange coral and fish life.
Playa Chica shore dive in Puerto del Carmen with a reef wall, a coral-ledge highlight, and a route that rewards depth control and current awareness.
About Orange Coral
Orange Coral is a shore dive on the Playa Chica wall in Puerto del Carmen, with a shallow entry that drops onto a reef face and a small ledge where the orange soft coral sits. The route mixes wall, sand, moorings, and rock so you can stay shallow for the coral and fish, or continue farther along the wall when current and gas allow.
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Research Estimate At Orange Coral
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Orange Coral?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Orange Coral Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The wall starts around 5 m and can extend beyond 40 m; the cave with orange coral is near the end of the wall.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea days and clear water giving the best experience.
Typical Conditions
A shore wall dive with strong structure, occasional current influence, and a worthwhile coral-ledge turn before the return.
Safety & Access At Orange Coral
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Watch depth on the wall, keep an eye on current, and plan gas carefully if you continue past the coral ledge.
Access Restrictions
Shore access, but the entry point can change with current and group conditions.
Legal Notes
Use the beach or jetty entry that matches the conditions and follow local swim-area controls at Playa Chica.
Local Intel For Orange Coral
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for divers who are comfortable on a shore wall dive, watching depth, and using a torch to inspect the ledge and coral lip.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the main wall and coral highlight sit on a scuba route.
Snorkeling
Playa Chica is good for snorkeling in general, but Orange Coral itself is a scuba-first wall dive.
Wildlife at Orange Coral
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Orange Coral
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Orange Coral
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
