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Canary Islands
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The Canary Islands (Spanish Islas Canarias) are an archipelago of the Kingdom of Spain consisting of seven islands of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean.
They form an autonomous community of Spain. The name derives probably from a north African tribe (the Canarii) or possibly the Latin term Insularia Canaria meaning Island of the Dogs, a name applied originally only to the island of Gran Canaria.
Location: Northwest side of Africa. anary Islands are part of Sapin.
Geographic coordinates: 28° 24' N, 16° 6' W
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| Zones (7) | Dive sites | Sub zones |
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| El Hierro Island | 14 | 0 |
| Fuerteventura Island | 27 | 0 |
| Gomera Island | 8 | 0 |
| Gran Canaria Island | 26 | 0 |
| La Palma Island | 13 | 0 |
| Lanzarote Island | 41 | 0 |
| Tenerife Island | 75 | 1 |
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Quality | Avg depth | Max depth | Experience | Dive type |
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| Playa de La Zamora | 1 / - | 
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49.2 ft | 131.2 ft | {SPOT_DIVE_TYPE} |
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By Anonymous , 11-06-2009
Diving at Alcala - Tenerife - One of the principal places to dive in Tenerife is the coast West. The people(village) of Alcala has a few nice funds to practise the skin-diving. We wait for you in order that you enjoy.