Dive sites in El Hierro
2–50 m · 22 signature species
12 dive sites in El Hierro, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in El Hierro
Hoyos Del Feo →
Explore a complex labyrinth of basaltic caves and vertical walls as you descend through volcanic ravines.
Max. depth · 30 m
Tacoron →
Explore a sheltered volcanic slope featuring a natural stone arch and sandy plains populated by garden eels.
Max. depth · 20 m
El Desierto →
A vast sandy plateau at the western edge of the Mar de Las Calmas hosting one of the largest garden eel colonies in the Canary Islands.
Max. depth · 40 m
El Salto →
Explore a submerged volcanic landscape of rock lagoons, shallow tunnels, and light-filled caverns within the Mar de las Calmas reserve.
Max. depth · 20 m
Baja Rosario →
A submerged volcanic mountain hosting a seasonal aggregation of pregnant smalltooth sand tiger sharks.
Max. depth · 30 m
El Bajon →
This volcanic mountain rises from the deep to form a dramatic vertical profile within the La Restinga marine reserve.
Max. depth · 50 m
Punta Lajial →
Navigate a complex volcanic terrain where perpendicular lava dikes create a maze of crevices and overhangs.
Max. depth · 40 m
La Herradura →
A horseshoe-shaped bay offering calm, shallow reef exploration within a protected Mediterranean-style ecosystem.
Max. depth · 18 m
Baja Bocarones →
Two massive volcanic towers rise from the sandy slope to create a rugged, vertical seascape outside the Mar de las Calmas reserve.
Max. depth · 50 m
El Rio →
Explore a shallow volcanic strait where mushroom-shaped rock formations rise from golden sand in a protected marine reserve.
Max. depth · 20 m
El Rincon →
Explore a diverse volcanic landscape where a lava tongue meets the Atlantic wall near the harbour.
Max. depth · 20 m
Punta Las Canas →
Explore a unique network of volcanic lava tubes that drop steeply from the shoreline into the deep blue of the Mar de las Calmas marine reserve.
Max. depth · 30 m
