Abades Norte

Where the main Abades entry slopes down through sand, Abades Norte drops in steps. The stepped volcanic terrain forms a series of small terraces rather than a single gradual descent, with rock formations covered in sponges and sea urchins along the way. Rays turn up over the sandier stretches between terraces, and moray eels and garden eels work the gaps in the rock. It's the same bay system as Abades, reached by a short walk from the main entry point, but the terrain underfoot changes the character of the dive right from the entry.

Abades Norte's identity is terrain, not wildlife. The stepped descent gives divers a different profile to work through compared to the sandy slope just south of it, and the algae-covered rock along the mountain section has its own texture worth exploring at a slower pace. It doesn't carry the turtle or angel shark story that defines the main Abades entry. What it offers instead is a rockier, more varied route within the same easy, sheltered bay.

The stepped terrain asks for a bit more attention to buoyancy than a flat sandy entry, though the site stays within easy, Open Water limits throughout. It's a straightforward add-on for divers already at Abades who want to see the bay's north end, or a standalone shore dive in its own right. A 5mm wetsuit covers summer conditions; bring a 7mm or extra layer in winter.