What level of diving experience is required for Turtle Viilage?

Turtle Viilage is rated beginner with depths of ≤ 12 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Turtle Viilage?

At Turtle Viilage, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Turtle Viilage located?

Turtle Viilage is located in Spain, in the Gran Canaria region (coordinates: 28.1401, -16.4389).

Turtle Viilage Diving - Gran Canaria, Spain

Turtle Village is a beloved beginner-friendly dive site near Abades on Tenerife's southeastern coast, famous for its resident population of green sea turtles. At a maximum depth of 12 meters, this shallow site offers close encounters with these gentle creatures as they graze on algae-covered volcanic rocks and rest on sandy patches. Beyond the turtles, the site hosts trumpetfish, parrotfish, cuttlefish, and an array of nudibranchs on the rocky substrate. The easy shore entry from Abades beach and consistently calm conditions make Turtle Village one of Tenerife's most popular dive sites, particularly for divers seeking their first turtle encounter.