Playa La Bombilla - Canary Islands

Sharkies Hideaway Part 1 is the drift dive we always recommend when someone asks about Carriacou. You start over volcanic cliffs, a dramatic entry point before the reef picks up. We love the way the current just carries you along, no finning needed, past these really interesting rock formations studded with corals. The maximum depth is a comfortable 17 meters, perfect for soaking it all in. The real showstopper is the "Fish Bowl," a rocky amphitheatre at the end of the dive. This place genuinely lives up to its name; we’ve seen schools of snapper and grunt so thick they almost obscure the light. And yes, the nurse sharks are usually there, tucked under the overhangs, sometimes two or three of them. Keep an eye on the surface, especially where the waves break, as schools of herring and fusiliers often put on a real display there. It's a dive that rewards a relaxed approach, letting the water do the work and just watching the theatre unfold.

Location
Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
28.592300, -17.919700
Type
drift

Marine Protected Area: Reserva Marina de la Isla de la Palma

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 Playa La Bombilla

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 Playa La Bombilla

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