Bajonito

Rising dramatically from a sprawling sandy desert floor just minutes from our harbor, El Bajonito (often called the Lost Mountain) is one of the most majestic, deep-water volcanic pinnacles in the south of Tenerife.

This massive underwater mountain is a magnet for open-ocean life. The top of the pinnacle peaks at a sunlit 13 meters, while its seaward side plunges sharply down into the Atlantic abyss past 45 meters. Because it features a massive vertical drop-off and acts as a natural gathering point for large pelagic fish, it stands as an absolute favorite for advanced divers seeking raw topography and massive schools of fish.

📋 DIVE SITE OVERVIEW

• ⚓ Dive Type: Volcanic Pinnacle / Deep Wall / Pelagic Hotspot
• 📉 Depth Range: 13 to 45+ meters (The shallowest rock reef sits at 13 meters, making multi-level computer profiles excellent)
• 🌊 Water Conditions: Located in open water; mild currents can occasionally pass through, creating incredible 30-meter visibility and bringing in large marine life.
• 🤿 Suitability: Perfect for PADI Open Water Divers (staying on the shallow plateau), Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver Specialties, and technical divers.

🐠 KEY HIGHLIGHTS & WHAT YOU WILL SEE

• The Swirling Barracuda Vortices: The sheer mass of the pinnacle blocks the open ocean currents, creating a natural staging area for predatory fish. You will frequently look up into the blue to see massive, shimmering spiraling schools of atlantic barracudas, hunting tuna, and agile amberjacks circling the peak of the mountain.
• The Roncadores Blanket: Hovering along the more sheltered walls of the rock, you will encounter dense, thousands-strong clouds of golden roncadores (bastard grunts). Swimming directly into these tightly packed schools as they parting around you is a surreal experience.
• Deep-Crevice Predators: The vertical basaltic walls of El Bajonito are riddled with cracks. Using your light, you can spot multiple species of large moray eels (including tiger and brown morays) sharing holes with cleaner shrimp, hidden octopus, and giant pufferfish floating near the rock ceiling.
• Sandy Floor Giants: For advanced divers dropping down toward the deeper 30-meter line where the mountain roots into the sand, keep your eyes open for hidden treasures. Huge bull rays, common stingrays, and seasonal angel sharks are frequently seen resting or hunting in the deep sandy trenches.

📸 UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR EL BAJONITO

• The Wide-Angle Pinnacle Silhouette: To capture the true grandeur of the «Lost Mountain,» drop down along the wall to about 20 meters, look directly upward, and frame the towering peak of the pinnacle against the sun. If a school of barracudas is circling the top, it creates an unforgettable, award-winning underwater landscape shot.
• Manage Your Depth and Highlights: Because the mountain is deep and the water is incredibly clear, your camera’s light meter can easily be tricked by the bright surface light when shooting upward. Manually pull your exposure down slightly to keep the deep blue rich and prevent the sun from washing out the details of the schooling fish.

💡 WHY DIVE EL BAJONITO WITH DIVING ATLANTIS

El Bajonito offers a true sense of deep-sea exploration. It is a highly dynamic site that feels completely different on every single dive depending on which way the currents are moving and what pelagic species have moved in from the deep blue to hunt. Our expert boat guides know exactly how to assess the surface conditions and structure your multi-level dive plan so you can safely maximize your bottom time around this breathtaking volcanic giant.

🪶 Ready to circle the peak of Tenerife’s ultimate underwater mountain? Come dive the deep blue with the pelagics of El Bajonito. Book your guided boat dive online with Diving Atlantis today and instantly lock in your 10% online booking discount!