Anchors Canary
Protected Area
Sebadales de Corralejo
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Anchors Canary offers some of Canary Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Forget any notions of a sleek, intact vessel; Anchors Canary is a different kind of wreck dive, and we love it for its character. Picture a jumbled playground of broken machinery, thick chains, and, yes, several genuinely ancient anchors scattered across a sandy seabed at 23 metres. It’s less about a grand ship structure and more about exploring a historical junkyard that’s now thoroughly claimed by the ocean. We’ve seen some brilliant stuff here: big schools of barracuda hanging out in the gloom, moray eels peeking from crevices in the metal, and octopus often tucked into the nooks. Our favourite part is navigating through the various pieces, feeling that sense of discovery as you round a bent hull plate to find another colossal anchor draped in sponges. It’s an intermediate dive, straightforward on most days, but it’s worth checking the local conditions as currents can pick up. Go slow, bring a good torch, and really take your time looking into the shadows. You'll be surprised what's lurking.
Typical Anchors Canary Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Anchors Canary Wreck History
Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
unknown
Unlike a traditional shipwreck, "Anchors Canary" is a unique underwater graveyard of maritime history located off the Canary Islands. Resting at a comfortable depth of 23 meters, this site is not a single sunken vessel but a collection of massive, historic anchors. Their origins are a subject of speculation, but they likely belong to the galleons and trading ships that have navigated these strategic Atlantic waters for centuries, falling victim to storms or battles and leaving a piece of their story on the seabed.
Diving here feels like exploring an open-air museum. Each anchor tells a silent tale, their immense size and antiquated design hinting at the colossal ships they once secured. Over time, they have become artificial reefs, colonized by the Canary Islands' rich marine life. Divers can expect to see moray eels peering from crevices, colorful damselfish flitting between the flukes, and perhaps even a passing angel shark or ray. It's a dive that combines the thrill of discovery with a tangible connection to the age of sail.
Nearest Dive Centres to Anchors Canary
Dive shops near Anchors Canary
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Anchors Canary
Anchors Canary Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Anchors Canary, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
23.06°C
74°F
Current Speed
12.04 cm/s
Direction: SE (131.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.073 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.79 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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