El Bajon del Rio
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About this site
El Bajon del Rio is a dive in the strait between the north of Fuerteventura and the islet of Lobos, five minutes by boat from the port of Corralejo. Golden sand lies about 18 m down, and from it rise volcanic rocks several metres high, shaped like parasols or mushrooms. These rocks hold a refuge of marine life, with plenty of sponges on their ceilings.
Iridescent schools of up to six species, such as rock cod and sea bream, patrol the rocks. Groupers, abbots and horse mackerel hunt small prey, and shy rays lie on the sand. The average depth is about 10 m and the maximum 20 m.
The dive is open to all levels, but only in the right current and tide conditions, so it is dived at slack water.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Madeira GobyMauligobius maderensisReported here · unconfirmed
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoReported here · unconfirmed
Canary DamselSimiliparma luridaReported here · unconfirmed
European ParrotfishSparisoma cretenseReported here · unconfirmed
BarracudaBarracudaConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
GrouperGrouperConfirmed present · 3 independent sources
MackerelMackerelReported here · unconfirmed
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