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Independent Abades article describing Turtle Village as a sheltered turtle bay.
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Turtle Village
Sheltered Tenerife bay dive with turtles, seagrass, and easy beach entry.
Scuba DivingBeginner
A beginner-friendly Abades bay dive where seagrass, volcanic reef, and turtles sit close to shore.
About Turtle Village
Turtle Village is the Abades turtle bay dive in Tenerife, with a protected beach entry, seagrass meadows, volcanic reef, and a calm-water feel that makes it popular with beginners and snorkelers. The shallow first reef is the main draw, while the deeper outer-bay section can hold rays and angel sharks for divers who want more room.
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Where Is Turtle Village?
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Turtle Village Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The bay runs from shallow seagrass and reef into a deeper outer-bay section.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm-weather windows and good light making it easiest.
Typical Conditions
Protected bay, sandy patches, volcanic reef, seagrass meadow, and easy-water conditions for beginners.
Safety & Access At Turtle Village
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Waves
Safety Notes
Use the sheltered-bay setup, but still respect beach-entry surf and keep an eye on deeper bay traffic if you venture out.
Access Restrictions
Beach entry is the normal route; use local dive-center guidance for the deeper bay section and avoid rough surf.
Legal Notes
Follow the local Abades dive-zone guidance and any beach or marine-area rules that apply in Arico.
Local Intel For Turtle Village
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Ideal for beginners and relaxed certified divers. The shallow first reef and seagrass meadow make the site easy to read, while the deeper bay suits more experienced divers.
Freediving
Good for calm-day freediving and breath-hold practice in the sheltered bay, but keep an eye on surf and other users.
Snorkeling
Strong snorkel site thanks to the sheltered bay, turtles, and easy beach entry.
Wildlife at Turtle Village
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Turtle Village
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Turtle Village
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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