El Bajón

This dive is located in front of the Port of La Restinga, just 5 minutes of navigation southward, and it is the farthest side apart from the coast as it is not adjacent to the shore like the the res of the dive sites.

El Bajon is the most famous dive site in all of Europe. It is a submerged land volcano from the glacial period, characterized by its vertical walls that in some cases reach depths of 100 meters and its crater formed by the erosion of currents in the middle of this majestic volcanic structure. It has two well-differentiated peaks that lie just 10 meters deep, and it is formed by various terraces at different levels, making it very easy to access when conditions are favorable.

El Bajon is the ideal dive site to find large pelagic species, since it is standing over deep water separated from the coast. Sightings of large schools of Bogues, Jacks, Rooster and Triggerfish, Greater Amberjacks, Barracudas, Almaco Jacks, and Wahoos are almost guaranteed, as well as bigger encounters with a bit of luck. Clinging to its walls, we can observe White and Two-banded Seabream, Blacktail Comber, Filefish, Ornate Wrasse, Perch, Dusky Grouper, Spiny Pufferfish, and enormous Groupers, as well as Moray Eels, Scorpionfish, Lobsters, Crayfish, Shrimp, Anemones, and Polyps of various species.

The conditions at this site are often very variable and require special consideration when deciding to dive here, as it is exposed to all kinds of natural elements both on the surface and underwater. It can be affected by wind and waves on the surface, and especially by the current, which can turn very strong underwater, sometimes leading to the cancellation of the dive due to its intensity. With ideal conditions for diving, this place is a jaw dropping experience that you’ll remember for a long time.

No certification can dive here if the wind and surge get too strong. When the weather conditions permit, all certifications are valid here, as the two peaks and what is called the crater are not even 20 meters deep. More advanced licenses can dive down the walls to depths of up to 40 meters.