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Las Eras

Shore entryDifficulty Medium

Shore entry with a drop-off, lava and possible current depending on tide and wind.

Max depth
24 m
Minimum level
Open Water
Visibility
15-30 m
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Site position
Las ErasShore · Not advised (52/100)
  • Excellent 95-100
  • Very good 90-94
  • Acceptable 80-89
  • Difficult 70-79
  • Not advised 50-69
  • Very poor 0-49
Site briefing

Operational briefing

Operational description

Dive with shore entry at Las Eras, designed for Open Water divers with group control, reading of the local current and a route adapted to sea conditions.

History and context

Las Eras is part of the usual diving routes in Tenerife. The page combines scenic value, local marine life and the recurring operations of centres and clubs in the Canaries.

Entry

Shore entry with a prior check of the exit point, swell and visual references for the return.

Suggested route

Gradual descent, main route over rock and posidonia, turn at half tank and return along the shallow contour for added safety.

Bottom

Volcanic seabed with boulders, sand and marked changes in relief.

Expectation

Level Open Water / visibility 15-30 m

Expected fauna

  • parrotfish
  • white seabream
  • Atlantic damselfish
  • occasional barracudas
  • moray eels
  • stingrays on the sand

Best season

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • October
  • November

Photo and observation

  • lava and sand contrasts
  • schools of fish
  • macro in the crevices
  • silhouettes over volcanic seabed

Safety

  • Confirm the exit before descending
  • Do not enter with breaking waves
  • Keep a gas reserve for the return
  • Mark position if there is boat traffic
  • shore entry
  • ground swell
  • diver traffic
Dive site photos

This is what Las Eras looks like, above and below.

Reference photos

Centres and clubs

Operators available for this dive spot.

Centre

Blackstone Dive Center

Area
Adeje, Tenerife
Relation
Centre that works it
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Centre

ScubaDivePro

Area
Tabaiba, Tenerife
Relation
Centre that works it
See centre
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