Volcanic diving
The island of El Hierro offers you the perfect setting for taking your very first plunge if you are looking to start out in this sport, or for enjoying diving if you are already a true professional.
The island has a large number of diving sites, and is one of the best areas for diving in Spain and the top one in the Canary Islands.
The seabed of La Restinga
The Marine Reserve of La Restinga in El Hierro is an internationally-acclaimed diving sanctuary frequented every year by numerous animal species, such as turtles, tunas, thornback rays, stingrays, groupers, dolphins, barracudas... and the occasional peaceful whale shark.
The volcanic eruption that took place in 2011 led to a regeneration of the sea bed, giving rise to a very particular biodiversity and a unique underwater landscape that is full of life, perfect for practising all varieties of diving.
Whatever your level, come and dive here and discover everything the sea has to offer you on the island of El Hierro.
Diving in El Hierro
Given its volcanic origins and small insular shelf, you can reach depths of up to 300 metres just a few miles off the coast. A coast where fishing is totally artisan to respect the marine ecosystem.
Diving somewhere subaquatic where you can enjoy clear horizontal vision of up to 50 metres is truly spectacular.
There are more than 10 dive points, and the following are particularly noteworthy due to their volcanic geography:
Baja Bocarones
A dive with a wall descent and El Hierro sea life
El Bajón
Top dive where you will come across a sharp underwater mountain.
La Restinga Harbour
Where you will also discover the "nightlife on the islands of El Hierro"
DIVING LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY
Basic level | Are you curious about what is hidden on the sea bed of El Hierro? |
Intermediate level | If you have been diving for a while now, you will find unbeatable dive points on El Hierro. As soon as you are beneath the surface, you will be treated to an unforgettable underwater show. |
Advanced level | For anyone is like a fish in water – beneath the surface. El Hierro has a crystal-clear sea bed with unique species all year round. |
Dive sites on El Hierro
Here you will find some of the main diving areas in Spain, such as the diving area of El Bajón or the diving area of La Restinga de El Hierro, among others. All of them will surprise you with their incredible underwater landscapes full of life, richness and ecological value. The island's seabed is a true paradise for any diving enthusiast.
The water temperature is usually between 18 and 25º C all year round, which attracts tropical and Mediterranean species, which live together in the sea. The dense vegetation covering the rocky seabed makes the island an ideal refuge for a wide variety of flora and fauna and, on occasion, a staging area for pelagic animals.
The most spectacular underwater photos
Take part in the Open Fotosub Online by uploading the best images from your dives around El Hierro. Dive at an exclusive marine reserve for you to enjoy in first person See all the information on the website.