Plongée à La Palma — Spain

La Palma's volcanic coastline plunges into Atlantic blue, creating dramatic lava arches, tunnels, and caverns teeming with Atlantic marine life. The 2021 eruption added new underwater topography that is rapidly being colonized. Excellent visibility and warm-ish water make it an accessible year-round destination.

Score
68.7
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
18–24°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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La Palma
SpainEurope
68.7

SCORE

28.6835°N

-17.7642°E

La Palma's volcanic coastline plunges into Atlantic blue, creating dramatic lava arches, tunnels, and caverns teeming with Atlantic marine life. The 2021 eruption added new underwater topography that is rapidly being colonized. Excellent visibility and warm-ish water make it an accessible year-round destination.

Canary Islands' Volcanic Diving Frontier

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature18–24°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML65.0CH45.0VIS80.0SV68.0TMP72.0DA70.0OP75.0TS72.0GT62.0VAL78.0CRD82.0SP55.0

Marine Life

65.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
62
Megafauna Encounters
55
Reef Fish Abundance
65
Macro Life
60
Endemic Species
68
Marine Life Diversity
65.0
Coral & Reef Health
45.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
68.0
Water Temperature
72.0
Depth & Access
70.0
Operator Quality
75.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
62.0
Value & Cost
78.0
Crowding
82.0
Social Proof
55.0

Dive Types

reefwallcavevolcanic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Caldera de Taburiente hikingstargazing at Roque de los Muchachos2021 volcano lava fieldsbanana plantation tours

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Cumbre Vieja volcano
  • Santa Cruz de La Palma old town

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber15 km — Hospital General de La Palma Chamber
Nearest Hospital12 km

Chamber at Hospital General de La Palma; Spanish emergency 112

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

La Palma Diving Center

PADI

4.7
95 reviewsNITROX

Buceo Sub La Palma

SSI

4.5
68 reviews