Spain · Tenerife South

Palm-Mar Wall

Also known as: Palm Mar

Best time to dive

January to December; November to March

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no (boat dive site, not marketed for snorkel; separate shallow snorkel/kayak tours exist nearby in Palm-Mar village)

Safety notes

Depth beyond Open Water limits at the site's main highlight (25-26m); variable current with tide/wind/sea state; boat-dive entry near Montaña Guaza cliffs

Permits & fees

No dedicated marine-reserve fee or permit found specific to Palm-Mar; not identified as a formal Marine Protected Area. Dive centers require a general Canary Islands Government operating license for recreational diving/training (a business-level license, not a per-diver fee) - diver-facing permit: none found / VERIFY.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Palm-Mar

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.