This dive site presents a unique opportunity to explore the wreck of 'The Condesito', a 30-meter long cargo ship that ran aground off the southern coast of Tenerife in 1971. The accident led to the construction of Rasca lighthouse as a preventative measure. Today, the wreck lies at the bottom of an underwater canyon approximately 20 meters deep, characterized by prismatic walls and teeming with marine life. The vessel’s anchor point is located 3.7 nautical miles from Los Cristianos port, where currents can increase the dive's difficulty to a moderate level. Divers will encounter several pieces of the ship’s structure as they explore this intriguing underwater site.
El Condecito
Famous Tenerife wreck dive in a spectacular volcanic canyon.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
wreckwall dive
Marine Life
Honeycomb Grouper
Ray
Octopus
Snowflake Moray
Yellowtail Damselfish
Trumpetfish
Wrasse
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Shark
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
The dive's moderate depth and potential for strong currents require experience.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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