Buceo El Bajón - Canary Islands

The team at Buceo El Bajón are a breath of fresh air, genuinely embodying the spirit of El Hierro. We love that this outfit is run by locals, you feel it in their easygoing approach and the way they know the currents and critters around La Restinga like the back of their hand. They specialise in small group dives, which, let’s be honest, is how diving should be. You’ll choose them if you appreciate a personal touch over a production line, and if you want to soak in the relaxed island vibe both above and below the surface. Our favourite thing about diving with Buceo El Bajón is their deep respect for the marine reserve. They’ll often point out the shy angel sharks tucked into the sand, or a school of barracuda swirling in the blue. We’d suggest chatting with them about the best time to hit El Bajón itself – sometimes the currents bring in the bigger pelagics, like the odd manta or even a whale shark if you’re lucky. They don’t rent gear, so bring your own or plan to sort it elsewhere beforehand. It’s a minor detail for the quality of the experience you get here. These guys offer a slice of authentic El Hierro diving.

Location
Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
27.641321, -17.982584
Phone
+34 922 55 71 07;+34 660 35 96 60
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.buceoelbajon.com/
Certification Agencies
PADI
Courses
yes
Equipment Rental
no
Address
23, Calle los Saltos

Dive Sites Near Buceo El Bajón

Buceo El Bajón provides access to 15 dive sites in Canary Islands.

Other Dive Centres in Canary Islands

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

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 Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Canary Islands

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