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El Porís
An accessible shore dive from the quay at Porís de Abona, crossing rock, sand and seagrass habitat with day and night routes.
What the dive is like
The route starts from quay steps and crosses a mixture of an artificial wall, natural rock, sand and seagrass. The official guide lists a depth of 20 metres; a current local operator describes a 3 to 18 metre route. The record uses the official maximum and preserves the difference in the supporting notes.
The official and local descriptions both identify the wall and sandy habitat as the main features. Day and night diving are reported, but those plans require different practical guidance.
Experience and planning
The easy entry and shallower options can suit training and relatively inexperienced divers under suitable supervision. Sea state, current, harbour activity, buoyancy and the intended day or night route still need an on-the-day assessment.
Map
Find El Porís
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Marine life
What you may encounter
- Moray eels
- Octopus
- Cuttlefish
- Garden eels
- Seahorses
- Barracuda
Sightings vary by site, season and conditions; none are guaranteed.
Practical notes
Plan the dive properly
- Confirm access from the quay and any harbour restrictions before diving.
- Keep possible seasonal angel shark or turtle sightings separate from regularly reported habitat species.
- Use a local guide for night diving and agree the entry, exit and route.
- The coordinate represents an approximate entry point.
- The hero image is illustrative and does not depict El Porís.