Cueva De Las Gambas (Shrimp Cave)

The uniqueness and richness of the caves along the Puerto del Carmen cliff are so great that Europe has declared it a “Special Conservation Site” within the Natura 2000 Network.

This cave is teeming with shrimp, which are hiding here from groupers. Near the entrance of the cave divers can spot a patch of orange coral. The dive begins at the Playa Chica stairs or can be done by boat. At the depth of 25-30m/82-98ft the Atlantic damselfish begins to give way to fairy basslet and sea slugs which can be spotted at this depth. The sea slugs have an amazing shape and intense violet color. Dusky groupers lie in wait for the shrimp inside the dark cave and do not hesitate to pounce on them when they become visible by the light of our flashlights. The uniqueness and richness of the caves along the Puerto del Carmen cliff are so great that Europe has declared it a “Special Conservation Site” within the Natura 2000 Network. This dive site is for suitably qualified and experienced divers only. The underwater visibility is good, from 10m/33ft to 30m/98ft. The average depth of this dive site is 20m/65ft and the maximum depth is 45m/148ft. Before the end of the dive, decompression will be necessary and you will need to begin your ascent, knowing that the shallow area offers us a perfect environment for making our security stop. The water temperature is 18C/64F in the winter and 26C/79F in the summer. The average air temperature is 21C/70F in January and 29C/84F in August. The best time to go is from June to October.