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El Bajón

El Bajón

El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain

Photo: Gabvia · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this site

An underwater mountain with vertical walls rising from the depths, considered the best dive site in the Canary Islands. Located in the Mar de Las Calmas Marine Reserve, currents sustain abundant fauna. A premier site for pelagic encounters.

Conditions

Country
Spain
Region
El Hierro, Canary Islands
Max depth
6–100 m
Visibility
30–50 m
Water temperature
18–25°C
Difficulty
Advanced
Best season
Year-round (best April to October)
Type
Wall
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Wall
Marine life
  • Whale sharks
  • Sharks
  • Mantas
  • Rays
  • Whales
  • Barracuda
  • Groupers
  • Eels
  • Pelagic fish
Photo: Gabvia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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