Deep dive
Reef
Wall
El Balito
Tenerife, Spain
El Balito, also known as Marazul, is one of those dive sites that makes the bumpy road down feel completely worth it. Once used as a small banana loading area, this rugged coastal spot now gives access to some of the most varied underwater scenery in Tenerife.
The site offers different dive routes, depths and features, making it exciting for experienced divers who enjoy volcanic topography. Depending on the plan, you can explore dramatic rock formations, caverns, tunnels, swim-throughs and deeper sections with plenty of atmosphere.
One of the highlights is the Pyramid, an impressive granite swim-through often surrounded by trumpetfish. There is also the Arch around 27 metres, plus blow holes, sponge-covered walls and darker corners where lobsters, moray eels, cleaner shrimp and octopus may be found.
Look closely around the rocks, but do not forget to look up. Barracuda, damselfish and salema can pass through in the blue. In winter, with some luck, El Balito may also offer an encounter with an angel shark.
With its caverns, tunnels and varied structure, El Balito is also a favourite site for sidemount diving and training.
