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Portillo
Advanced Tenerife volcanic reef dive with a deeper cave section.
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A boat-launched volcanic reef dive with a shallow top, deeper sand slope, and a cave section that demands good buoyancy.
About Portillo
Portillo is an advanced volcanic reef dive on Tenerife where a shallow reef top drops onto sand and then into a cave entry at depth. The appeal is the volcanic terrain rather than easy access: it is a guided, deeper dive that rewards control, buoyancy, and comfort in overhead space. Treat it as a deliberate advanced profile, not a casual reef pass, and plan for the deeper cave section only when conditions and your training line up.
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Portillo Planning Details
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Reported Depth
15m - 38m
Depth Note
The reef top sits around 15 m, the cave entry is around 32 m, and the operator lists a deeper maximum around 38 m.
Typical Conditions
Boat access, a volcanic reef top, deeper sand, and a cave section with multiple entrances and exits.
Safety & Access At Portillo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The cave is an overhead section, so this is only for divers comfortable with depth, buoyancy, and gas planning.
Access Restrictions
Boat-diving profile with advanced qualification expectations; do not treat it as a casual reef dive.
Local Intel For Portillo
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Good buoyancy and overhead-environment comfort matter more than relaxed cruising.
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Portillo Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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www.tenerife-buceo.com · Operator
Boat-dive site page with the Portillo route, depth band, and advanced-diver framing.
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