Rock bar description and species list.
Rocky wall crossing El Río with anchors and marine life.
Rocky wall crossing El Río with anchors and marine life.
A local center is the normal way to handle reserve rules, boat timing, and the current.
Veril de las Anclas is a long rocky wall across El Río between Lanzarote and La Graciosa, with anchor-strewn sections and broad rock faces that make the route feel larger than a single pass. It suits divers who want a structured Canary Islands wall dive with fish life, history, and careful route planning. The site is usually run by boat from Caleta de Sebo, so reserve rules and current timing matter as much as the scenery. Pick a calm day and the wall becomes much easier to read and enjoy.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 20m
Depth Note
The reef sits around 15 m and reaches about 20 m on the sandy bottom.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, with the calmest water often from May to October.
Typical Conditions
A long rock wall in a marine-reserve setting, with variable current through El Río and visibility that is often good but still weather-sensitive.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
The channel setting can bring current, so plan the dive around the day rather than assuming it will be calm. Keep a close eye on reserve rules, boat pickup timing, and the wall edge.
Access Restrictions
Use boat access and the reserve briefing; self-managed entry is not the normal pattern.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the La Graciosa marine reserve, so follow reserve rules and the operator's guidance. Keep the dive within the normal recreational depth and no-decompression limits.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a wall-style scuba dive where the route matters more than raw depth. The site is long enough that you plan the drift or wall pass in advance and keep your trim tidy near the rock.
Freediving
Not a good casual freedive target. The useful wall and anchor line sit at scuba depth and are better handled with a guided tank dive.
Snorkeling
Not ideal for snorkeling; the main structure and anchors sit below comfortable snorkel range.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Rock bar description and species list.
Visibility and current context for the strait.
Local guide on boat access and site character.
Seasonality guidance for La Graciosa diving.
Marine-reserve access, local dive center, and depth context.
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