Go Volcano 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.

Discover El Hierro island.

 

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:

El Bajón

Top dive where you will come across a sharp underwater mountain.

Punta Restinga

A submarine lava tongue with varied relief.

Baja Bocarones

A dive with a wall descent and El Hierro sea life.

La Restinga Harbour

Where you will also discover the "nightlife" on the island of El Hierro.

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DIVING LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY

BASIC LEVEL

Are you curious about what is hidden on the sea bed of El Hierro?
Learning to dive will open doors to an incredible world that you were unfamiliar with until now.
There are lots of diving schools on El Hierro to help you at all times.

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.
You can also hire your equipment, if you don't have your own yet or don't want to bring it.

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.
You just need
a wetsuit, tank and fins!

 

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.