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El Bajón

We’re always chasing that feeling of discovery, and El Bajón, just off the coast of El Hierro, gives it to us in spades. It’s an underwater mountain, really, a volcanic peak that breaks the surface then plunges down. The whole place feels wild. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped in shoals of salema, like a silver curtain parting to let you through. We’ve spent whole dives just watching them pulse around the rock. The currents here can be lively, which is great for drift diving, but do check conditions before you jump in. That movement brings in the bigger stuff, and we’ve had some truly memorable encounters with dusky groupers patrolling the deeper ledges. Keep an eye out for the trickier residents too, like the bastard eel peeking out from its hole, or the very camouflaged Mediterranean slipper lobster hugging the rocks. It’s not just big fish though; the orange ball corallimorphs add a splash of unexpected colour against the volcanic rock. We love exploring the nooks and crannies where you can spot brown garden eels swaying in the milder currents. This site is a playground for experienced divers who appreciate dynamic dives and the thrill of the unexpected.