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El Bajón

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 especies 19 colaboradores

El Bajón is a year-round dive site off Spain's Canary Islands with diverse marine life and healthy coral conditions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Actividad
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.5 kn
Olas
1.38 m
Agua
24.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (44%)
Now: NNE (17°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.44m

Próxima: Baja a las 00:00 (-0.35m)

+0.6 m0 m-0.8 m
▼ 00:00 · -0.35m ▲ 07:00 · +0.11m ▼ 14:00 · -0.35m ▲ 20:00 · -0.04m Ahora -0.3m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.65 · high Aire PM2.513 · moderate 07:58 20:13
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 11.2 1.68 8 0mm
09-19 7.9 1.36 7 0mm
09-20 6.9 1.04 8 0mm
09-21 3.6 0.8 8 0mm
09-22 4.4 0.78 8 0mm
09-23 4.3 1.04 7 0mm
09-24 4.6 1.06 4 0mm

About this spot

El Bajón, located near Punta de los Saltos in the Canary Islands, is an accessible dive destination that welcomes visitors throughout the year. The site has documented observations of 12 different marine species, making it a productive location for underwater exploration. Community video footage from three separate dives provides useful reference material for planning your visit. The site sits outside marine protected areas, which means standard dive protocols and local regulations apply. Current coral health shows no stress indicators, suggesting stable reef conditions. This makes El Bajón a reliable choice for divers interested in seeing natural marine ecosystems in their normal state. While specific depth and temperature data aren't extensively documented, the site's year-round accessibility and species diversity indicate it supports a healthy marine environment. The Canary Islands region offers excellent diving conditions across all seasons, with consistent visibility and stable water conditions. El Bajón fits well into any Canary Islands dive itinerary.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1945km · ~447kg · €8

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive El Bajón?

El Bajón is diveable year-round. The Canary Islands enjoy stable weather and water conditions throughout all seasons, making it accessible regardless of when you plan to visit.

What marine species will I see at El Bajón?

The site has documented observations of 12 marine species. Community videos show the variety present, and healthy coral conditions support a diverse ecosystem typical of Canary Islands diving.

Is El Bajón inside a marine protected area?

No, El Bajón is not within an MPA. Standard dive site protocols and local Spanish regulations apply. Check with local operators for current site-specific rules.

What is the coral health status at El Bajón?

Coral at El Bajón shows no stress indicators, suggesting stable conditions and a healthy reef environment suitable for exploration.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Buceo El Bajón

0.9 km
Centro de buceo

Centro de Buceo El Hierro

1 km
Centro de buceo

Arrecifal

1 km
Centro de buceo

Extra Divers El Hierro

1 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

70 registros · 44 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Haliotis tuberculata

Gastropoda · Haliotidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 may 2026
×2registros

Lissoclinum perforatum

Ascidiacea · Didemnidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 may 2026
×1registros

Pennaria disticha

Hydrozoa · Pennariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 may 2026
×1registros

Exaiptasia diaphana

Anthozoa · Aiptasiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 may 2026
×1registros

Upogebia pusilla

Malacostraca · Upogebiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 may 2026
×1registros

Pachygrapsus transversus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 may 2026
×1registros

Globicephala macrorhynchus

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 may 2026
×2registros

Tursiops truncatus

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 abr 2026
×1registros

Physalia physalis

Hydrozoa · Physaliidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 mar 2026
×3registros

Grapsus adscensionis

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 mar 2026
×1registros

Naria spurca

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 mar 2026
×1registros

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 feb 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

El Bajón

el hierro underwater

Buceo en El Hierro, Canarias: el Bajón, Puerto la Restinga (nocturna), el Salto, y Cueva del Diablo

Cerdieto diver

El Bajón, El Hierro - Guía Submarina de Fred. Olsen Express

Fred. Olsen Express
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (96/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Benthos Buceo

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