This dive site, known as La Jaca Pool, is located in Tenerife, Spain, and offers a unique entrance through an artificial pool. Divers begin their exploration in this sheltered pool before venturing out into the ocean where the water becomes rougher and deeper. While no specific historical accounts are provided, the artificial pool suggests a modified entry point to enhance diver access to the natural marine environment. Divers will navigate from the controlled environment of the pool into the open waters, exploring the transition zone and beyond.
The marine life at La Jaca Pool is diverse and includes various species characteristic of the Canary Islands. Divers can expect to encounter schooling barracudas, observe garden eels swaying from the sandy bottom, and spot intriguing trumpet fish. The site is also home to sea urchins, slender needle fish, various species of crabs, and reclusive lobsters, among other fascinating invertebrates and fish.
The best time to visit La Jaca Pool would generally align with the calmer sea conditions often found during the summer months in the Canary Islands, though diving is possible year-round. Divers should exercise caution during entry due to potentially slippery surfaces and be prepared for rougher water conditions once past the pool. For freedivers, the manageable maximum depth of 17 meters and average depth of 8 meters, combined with interesting marine life, makes it a suitable location, particularly in the calmer areas near the pool entrance and shallower reef sections.
