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A submerged mountain with steep walls where currents feed a varied and abundant marine life. Located off of the southern tip of the island of El Hierro, by the fishing town of La Restinga, this mountain with its twin peaks at six and nine metres deep respectively is one of the best dive sites in the Marine Reserve of La Restinga-Mar de las Calmas. It is also a popular destination for the underwater photographers of El Hierro's famous Open Fotosub competition.

The area of Punta Restinga is just opposite the fishing harbour of the town of La Restinga on the southern tip of the island of El Hierro. It is a world of underwater lava with a hugely diverse terrain: cliffs, shelves, sandy platforms and caves. In the water's depths, divers can encounter large groupers, spot impressive stingrays soaring over the sands and follow graceful trumpet fish in search of their small prey.

The 30-metre-long boat 'El Condesito' ran aground off the coast of the southernmost tip of the island of Tenerife in 1971. The unfortunate accident left two important legacies: The Rasca lighthouse, which was built to prevent a repeat of the misfortune and the wreck of the 'El Condesito', one of the most unique diving spots in Tenerife. The wreck, split up into several parts, is at the bottom of an undersea canyon 20 metres deep, flanked by walls with prismatic formations and rich with abundant marine life.

Costa Adeje boasts a small, secluded bay where visitors can snorkel or scuba dive alongside large inquisitive turtles. Known as El Puertito de Armeñime, this inviting arch-shaped beach with its small group of houses is set in a protected semi-circular bay just a few kilometres away from the tourist resorts of western Tenerife. Swimming in its crystal-clear waters among peaceful green turtles of up to 20 kilos in weight that are well used to the presence of people creates a wonderful lasting memory.

The Torre (Tower) of Malpique, in the far south of La Palma, is a difficult dive at a depth of a maximum of 40 metres and is of great interest to underwater photographers and lovers of vertigo and weightlessness. The Torre is a massive column of volcanic rock , about 20 metres high which emerges vertically from a depth of 50 metres and is covered with black coral. Dives can only take place in suitable sea conditions. The Torre is one of the favourite places for diving on this island which is included in the Unesco Biosphere Reserves.

The beach at La Cuevita, located on the coast of San Sebastian de La Gomera, is ideal for scuba divers of all levels. Located on the east of the island, it is one of the most popular dive spots in La Gomera because of its easy accessibility and its biodiversity, thanks to the currents in the area. Rays, garden eels and barracudas are some of the frequent visitors to La Cuevita but occasionally turtles and giant ocean sunfish can be seen.

Montaña Amarilla is a beautiful coastal hill formed by yellow volcanic ash and sculpted by erosion. Its beauty continues under the surface of the sea surrounding it, with an underwater lunar volcanic reef landscape and large rocky volcanic spires with arches and caves. Located in the south of the island of Tenerife, near the resort town and marina of Las Galletas, this dive will delight the eye wherever you look.

Due to the exceptional natural beauty and privileged weather of the area, the Canary Islands have long been an international filming hub.

Baja Bocarones is one of the best descent wall dives in El Hierro and has a rich diversity of marine life. About three nautical miles from the southernmost tip of the island of El Hierro, tracing its eastern coast, is the descent point. Below the water is a 30-metre-high tower of volcanic rock shaped like a column. It’s very hard to believe that this obelisk, with its completely vertical walls, wasn't shaped by human hands.

With its easy access by land and spectacular marine life, Playa Chica is the perfect place for a night dive in Lanzarote. The small cove on Playa Chica is easy to reach and is surrounded by the tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen, in the southeast of the island. The rich, sandy sea floor, shallow waters no more than 10 metres deep, surprisingly crystal-clear water and two sea walls that keep the waves at bay all guarantee an exciting and safe introduction to night diving.