This dive site, Piedra Bermeja, is situated off the coast of El Hierro in the Canary Islands, Spain. Divers commence by moving along a seabed comprised of sand and rock, navigating towards distinctive rock formations, locally known as roques. The dive's primary highlight is experienced on the open sea side, where an impressive vertical wall plunges into the ocean. The route typically involves circling these formations and the wall, before ascending to a platform at approximately 15 meters, and finally returning to the mooring point through a narrow passage.
Piedra Bermeja is particularly noted as a good spot for pelagic encounters, offering divers the chance to observe larger open-ocean species. On the platform found at around 15 meters, two-banded seabreams are commonly sighted, alongside a variety of typical shallow-water fish and invertebrates. The diverse underwater landscape of sand, rock, and wall habitats supports a healthy array of marine life, though no specific coral types were mentioned.
This site is an excellent choice for divers seeking potential encounters with pelagic marine life, offering an exciting and varied experience. The dramatic vertical wall, intricate rock formations, and the engaging narrow passage contribute to a memorable dive. It is also well-suited for freedivers, given its manageable depths up to 24 meters and the prominent 15-meter platform. Divers should be comfortable with moderate depths and navigating varied underwater terrain.
