Canary Islands, Spain
    Reserva Marina de la Punta de la Restinga-Mar de Las Calmas

    Benthos Buceo

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Protected Area

    Reserva Marina de la Punta de la Restinga-Mar de Las Calmas

    Why dive here

    With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Benthos Buceo offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeAug–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Cuttlefish · 76+ species recorded
    Water20-24°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Benthos Buceo, from our experience, isn't just another Canary Islands dive. We'd rank it as a standout, particularly for those with a keen eye for the unusual and the pelagic. We often find ourselves scanning the blue here, because the open ocean encounters can be genuinely extraordinary. Imagine seeing Orca glide past, or the sleek torpedo shape of a Bryde's Whale. It’s not an everyday occurrence, but the possibility always makes the dive exhilarating. Down on the reef, it's a completely different vibe. We’ve found Guinean Pufferfish peeking from crevices, and the delicate antennae of Mediterranean Slipper Lobsters waving from under ledges. Keep an eye out for the iridescent Orange Ball Corallimorphs clinging to rocks, their colours almost glowing in your torch beam. For those who appreciate the smaller, more cryptic critters, you’ll find plenty to hold your attention. We particularly love hunting for Spiny Butterfly Rays tucked into the sand, their camouflaged bodies almost impossible to spot at first glance. It’s a site that rewards patience and a willingness to look beyond the obvious.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Benthos Buceo

    Benthos Buceo Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Benthos Buceo, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    24°C

    74°F · Range: 22.2–25.4°C

    Current Speed

    10 cm/s

    Direction: SE (126.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.081 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.89 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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