Waikiki
A tropical dive
The exotic name of this dive site captivates from the very first moment. Underwater, as we delve among the densely populated rocks just a few meters deep, the interplay of sunlight and its reflection on the white sand truly gives it a tropical flavor.
The dive could be done solely at this point, but in reality, this spot is reserved for safety stops or snorkeling, as the site has much more to offer if we descend to the drop-off.
The dive begins from the anchoring point of the buoy line that marks the swimming area. Descend while keeping on one side the edge of the large group of rocks extending toward the coast and, on the other side, the sandy slope that drops down to the drop-off.
We descend along the sand to the drop-off, following one of the two rock ridges depending on the current and our personal preference.
At the end of the easternmost ridge, at a depth of 18 meters, under an overhang, grows one of the shallowest orange coral branches in the Canary Islands. In the deepest part of the drop-off (around 28 meters), to the east, we can find a small cave with a large hanging gorgonian accompanied by three-tailed fusiliers.