Anchors Canary - Canary Islands

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.

Location
Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
28.757900, -13.847800
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
23m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Wreck History - Anchors Canary

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.

Marine Protected Area: Sebadales de Corralejo

Best Time to Dive in Canary Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Canary Islands occur in September, averaging 23.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 19.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 20.1°C
  • February: 19.5°C
  • March: 19.3°C
  • April: 19.8°C
  • May: 20.6°C
  • June: 21.8°C
  • July: 22.6°C
  • August: 23.1°C
  • September: 23.7°C
  • October: 23.5°C
  • November: 22.4°C
  • December: 21.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Canary Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Anchors Canary

Marine Life in Canary Islands

Home to 80 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 2 octopus & squid, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 worms.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Anchors Canary

Based on average water temperature of 21.5°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories