Salinas Reef

One of the most spectacular reef areas on Fuerteventura, with rugged volcanic topography and frequent pelagic action.

Difficulty
Medium

Location on map

Salinas Reef is a long rocky reef area in front of Salinas del Carmen, near Caleta de Fuste. It includes multiple dive spots with very different profiles, from easier dives in the shallow part to advanced dives with stronger current and deeper sections.

Basic information

  • Area type: boat-diving reef system (about 1.5 km long)
  • Typical depth range: 7-40 m (site dependent)
  • Current: little to strong depending on spot
  • Waves: generally unprotected
  • Boat travel time from Caleta de Fuste: about 10-20 min

Marine life and highlights

The reef is known for rugged volcanic structures, swim-throughs, walls, overhangs, and sandy patches. Divers commonly report sardine schools, amberjacks, barracudas, tuna, rays, morays, and occasional angel sharks.

Access

This site is main destination of boat dives organized by Deep Blue Diving.