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Scuba divers explore coral reefs alongside a giant moray eel in tropical waters.
📷 Alain Margreve · Pexels

Großes Muränenriff

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.3 12 especies 34 colaboradores

Großes Muränenriff is a Spanish dive site known for moray eel encounters and year-round diving opportunities near Playa del Matorral.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryYearRoundMacroFocus

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Vida marina
Morena

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
11.4 kn
Olas
1.24 m
Agua
23.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (83%)
Now: N (10°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.78m

Próxima: Baja a las 00:00 (-0.45m)

+0.7 m0 m-1.1 m
▼ 00:00 · -0.45m ▲ 07:00 · +0.15m ▼ 14:00 · -0.45m ▲ 20:00 · -0.01m Ahora -0.4m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.65 · high Aire PM2.515 · moderate 07:43 19:58
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 17.4 1.38 8 0mm
09-19 11.1 1.22 8 0mm
09-20 7.3 0.9 8 0mm
09-21 12.4 0.72 7 0mm
09-22 13.6 0.78 7 0mm
09-23 8.3 0.88 7 0mm
09-24 8.7 0.96 7 0mm

About this spot

Großes Muränenriff delivers consistent diving conditions throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for divers planning Spanish coastal trips. The site takes its name from the abundant moray eel population that inhabits the rocky reef structure. With 12 documented species observations and 3 community videos available, the spot has generated interest among local and visiting divers exploring the area around Playa del Matorral. The reef environment supports healthy coral conditions with no recorded bleaching stress, indicating a stable ecosystem for marine life. Access and specific depth information vary, so contacting local dive operators near Playa del Matorral is essential for current conditions and recent sightings. The site's year-round viability means you can plan dives during your preferred season without seasonal closures. Community contributions have recorded diverse marine encounters, suggesting the reef supports varied species typical of Spanish Mediterranean or Atlantic waters. Divers should verify current visibility and water conditions before booking, as coastal reefs experience natural variation.

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

Vida marina

Morena

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

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 ↔ 1697km · ~390kg · €7

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

Can I dive Großes Muränenriff year-round?

Yes, the site is accessible year-round. However, water conditions and visibility vary seasonally. Contact local dive operators for current conditions during your planned visit.

What marine life will I see?

Moray eels are the signature species at Großes Muränenriff. The site has 12 recorded species observations, indicating diverse reef inhabitants. Check recent community videos for the latest sightings.

Is the reef healthy?

Yes. The site shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating a stable reef environment supporting healthy marine populations.

How do I access the dive site?

The site is located near Playa del Matorral in Spain. Local dive operators in the area can provide access details, current depth readings, and safety briefings. Verify permits and any local regulations before diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Tauchschule Fuerteventura Buceo

1.2 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

59 registros · 40 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Diadema antillarum

Echinoidea · Diadematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–5 m

Tonna pennata

Gastropoda · Tonnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Protula tubularia

Polychaeta · Serpulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Tonna galea

Gastropoda · Tonnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jul 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Diadema antillarum

Echinoidea · Diadematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jul 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Taeniurops grabatus

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2015
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–10 m

Sarcotragus fasciculatus

Demospongiae · Irciniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–10 m

Batzella inops

Demospongiae · Chondropsidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–10 m

Pinna rudis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–10 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–20 m

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 oct 2014
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–30 m

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.

201910 fuerteventura Diving

Rafael Von Aburg (Haffa)

Tauchen im schönen Süden von Fuerteventura / Diving in the South of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Taucher Dedi

Der Atlantik ist langweilig? // The Atlantic is boring? Diving Fuerteventura!

Stefan Dreesen
💬 1 top comments
  • Leider hat die Tauchbasis die Corona-Krise und die damit verbundenen Tourismus-Einschränkungen nicht überlebt. Ich drücke den Betreibern und Mitarbeitern sämtliche Daumen für eine bessere Zukunft. Vielleicht sieht man sich nach COVID-19 nochmal dort oder woanders?!

    @DrDre76 · 👍 0
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (93/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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