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Shipwreck El Peñón in Tabaiba, a popular dive site for the Advanced Adventurer / Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Tabaiba Dive Site Overview

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Entrance: Shore

Tabaiba, located on the southeast coast of Tenerife, features easy access via stairs and is nestled in a sheltered location that often results in calm waters. The wreck of El Peñón, a highlight of this dive site, lies at a depth of 30 meters and was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. This makes it a prime destination for advanced divers seeking exploration. However, the nearby shallow reef wall, ranging from 6 to 10 meters, provides an excellent opportunity for divers of all experience levels to discover local marine life and stunning underwater landscapes.

Underwater Topography and Depths

Depth: 6-30 meters

Tabaiba features a diverse underwater landscape primarily consisting of sandy areas, with rocky formations mainly present by the entrance. The shallow reef wall ranges from 6 to 10 meters, providing an ideal environment for beginner and intermediate divers. The wreck of El Peñón lies just a few minutes' swim from the dive site entrance at a depth of 30 meters. Nearby the shipwreck, there is a small artificial reef featuring a dog statue.

Marine Life at Tabiba

Tabaiba is home to a variety of marine life, providing divers with opportunities to encounter diverse species. Expect to see barracudas, garden eels, scorpionfish, and tunas, along with vibrant club-tipped anemones on the way to the wreck. Lobsters and groupers can often be found hiding among the rocks in the shallow rocky reef, contributing to the area's rich biodiversity.

View through the corridor of the El Peñón shipwreck, highlighting colorful red rust.
A trumpetfish hovering next to the side of the El Peñón shipwreck.
A macro shot of Club-Tipped Anemones nestled among concrete blocks on the sea floor in Tabaiba.
Elevated perspective of the captain's cabin in the El Peñón shipwreck. Caption: An elevated view of the captain's cabin in the El Peñón shipwreck, showcasing its structure and surrounding marine environment.
An octopus camouflaged among the rocks in the shallow reef at the entrance of Tabaiba.
Side angle of the El Peñón shipwreck facing the front.
Front view of the El Peñón shipwreck with a school of fish swimming alongside.
A close-up shot of a grouper resting on the reef wall in Tabaiba.
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