Plan a diving holiday on El Hierro
The dive bases on El Hierro are located in the port town of La Restinga at the southern tip. From there, boats head into the Mar de las Calmas, which has been a Natura 2000 area since 2011. Part of it is the Reserva Marina Punta de La Restinga, where diving is only allowed from a boat at a buoy. Anyone diving there needs a permit, which dive bases obtain for one calendar year, and the core zone is completely closed to divers. Before La Restinga, the Tagoro volcano erupted underwater in 2011. After El Hierro, you fly from Tenerife Norte or Gran Canaria, and the ferry runs from Los Cristianos on Tenerife to La Estaca.
With this booklet, you plan the week. On a dive base's weekly schedule, you can see how boat trips and dives at the house reef are spread out over the days, with a plan B if the boat cannot sail due to the weather. The last day before the return flight is kept dive-free. The seasonal guide lists water and air temperatures, wind, visibility, crowds, and special features by month, so you can set the date before booking your flight and accommodation.
You will receive an A5-format PDF that you can read on your phone or tablet while on the go and print as a booklet at home.