Abades (training bay)
A protected bay on the east coast of Tenerife with shallow reef and little current, heavily used for courses and confined-water skills, and an alternative when the south coast is windy. Parrotfish, octopus and cuttlefish live among volcanic rock.
Facts
- Region: Canary Islands – West
- Area: Tenerife
- Depth: 3–10 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: bay, reef
- Coordinates: 28.1412, -16.4385 (approximate)
- Highlights: sheltered reef, parrotfish, octopus, cuttlefish
- Unverified: Only commercial guides mention it; no dive-centre page found, position estimated off the hamlet.
- Tips: Depth from a commercial guide only; confirm with a local centre.