El Dafil

This site in Cuba's Jardines de la Reina offers pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life. Expect healthy elkhorn and staghorn coral formations, along with schools of snapper, groupers, and the occasional reef shark. The clear Caribbean waters provide excellent visibility, often exceeding 30 meters. Gentle currents make it suitable for divers of all levels. The area is known for its untouched ecosystem, with luck you might spot sea turtles or eagle rays gliding past. The shallow reefs transition into dramatic drop-offs, creating diverse dive profiles. Water temperatures stay warm year-round, averaging 26-29°C.

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

• Blade Fire CoralMillepora complanataReported here · unconfirmed
• Elkhorn CoralAcropora palmataReported here · unconfirmed
• Atlantic Blue TangAcanthurus coeruleusReported here · unconfirmed
• Stoplight ParrotfishSparisoma virideReported here · unconfirmed
• Massive Starlet CoralSiderastrea sidereaReported here · unconfirmed
• Lobed Star CoralOrbicella annularisReported here · unconfirmed
• Mustard Hill CoralPorites astreoidesReported here · unconfirmed
• Yellowtail DamselfishMicrospathodon chrysurusReported here · unconfirmed
• Striped ParrotfishScarus iseriReported here · unconfirmed
• Brazilian Ocean SurgeonfishAcanthurus bahianusReported here · unconfirmed