This dive site features a spectacular volcanic landscape with impressive arches, swim-throughs, and drop-offs. It is most famous for the enormous, dense shoals of roncadores (bastard grunts) that give the site its name and often surround divers. The topography and abundant marine life make it a classic Tenerife dive.
Roncadores del Palm-mar
Dramatic volcanic reef with huge schools of grunting fish.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
30m 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
Brought to you by Sa Caleta Tenerife
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Octopus
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Garden Eel
Snowflake Moray
Southern Stingray
Damselfish
Common Stingray
Bastard Grunt
Shark
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Potential for depth up to 30m and variable currents requires good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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