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Telamon

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4.4 12 species 42 contributors

Telamon is a wreck dive at Temple Hall in Spain, accessible year-round with healthy marine conditions and documented species sightings.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Difficulty
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Conditions

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Wind
9.6 kn
Wave
0.92 m
Water
23.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (39%)
Now: NNE (20°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.28m

Today: High 07:00 (+0.2m), Low 01:00 (-0.48m)

+1.0 m0 m-1.3 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.48m ▲ 07:00 · +0.2m ▼ 14:00 · -0.47m ▲ 20:00 · +0.03m Now -0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.7 · high Air PM2.519 · moderate 07:40 19:54
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.6 0.94 8 0mm
09-20 9 0.7 8 0mm
09-21 9.2 0.52 7 0mm
09-22 10 0.52 8 0mm
09-23 8.7 0.5 8 0mm
09-24 9.2 0.56 8 0mm
09-25 8.8 0.56 7 0mm

About this spot

Telamon offers divers access to Temple Hall, a motor ship wreck located off the Spanish coast. The site is outside any marine protected area, making it straightforward to visit. Year-round conditions mean you can plan a trip almost any time that suits your schedule. The wreck itself attracts a variety of marine life. Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, giving you a good sense of what to expect underwater. The coral here shows no stress, indicating a healthy reef environment around the wreck structure. Community videos document what divers have found, so you can review conditions and layout before your dive. Access and logistics are relatively simple since the site sits outside MPA restrictions. Local operators and dive shops familiar with the wreck can guide you through the dive plan. Whether you're looking for wreck exploration or marine life spotting, Telamon delivers both. The documented species list and video evidence from other divers help set realistic expectations for your visit.

📖 Guide: Diving in Spain: 91 Sites From Kelp Forests to Barracuda Walls

Dive types

WreckBoat

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2727km · ~627kg · €11

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

What's the best time to dive Telamon?

Telamon is diveable year-round, so you can schedule your trip based on your own availability rather than seasonal windows. Check with local operators for any weather-related closures.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Temple Hall wreck. Review community videos and local dive shop logs to see current reports of what's been spotted recently.

Do I need permits or special access?

Telamon sits outside any marine protected area, so access is straightforward. Book with a local dive operator who knows the wreck and can handle logistics.

What kind of dive is this?

Telamon is a wreck dive on the motor ship Temple Hall. Depth and difficulty details should be confirmed with your dive operator before booking.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Aquatis Dive Center

4.3 km
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Verified marine species observations

37 records · 22 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Goneplax rhomboides

Malacostraca · Goneplacidae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 Dec 2011
×1records
Depth:
45 m

Polybius depurator

Malacostraca · Polybiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 Dec 2011
×1records
Depth:
45 m

Taeniurops grabatus

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Oct 2004
×1records
Depth:
13–15 m

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×2records
Depth:
10–12 m

Pinna rudis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Holothuria

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Stramonita haemastoma

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
12 m

Stenorhynchus lanceolatus

Malacostraca · Inachoididae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Coscinasterias tenuispina

Asteroidea · Asteriidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Dasyatis pastinaca

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Oct 2003
×1records
Depth:
18 m

Bathytoshia centroura

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 Oct 2003
×1records
Depth:
11–12 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2003
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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Ship Wrecks in Puerto del Carmen - Lanzarote, Spain

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  • ¿A cuántos metros está este pecio? Gracias...

    @flamencoguru · 👍 0

Diving the Temple Hall / Telamon wreck, Lanzarote

Ton van der Net

Telamon Wreck Diving - Lanzarote Arrecife

Marius Stoica
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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