Veril Grande (Fuerteventura) – Canary Islands – El Hierro, La Palma & Fuerteventura
Site Overview
Veril Grande is a deep-water drift off Morro Jable on Fuerteventura, a current-swept seamount where schools of tuna and barracuda ride the blue and the occasional whale shark or manta appears in season. Advanced divers drift along the drop-off at 18-45 m, rewarded by big-fish action in clear Atlantic water. The remote location and strong current make it a serious but thrilling dive, and Fuerteventura’s clear water showcases the pelagics beautifully. Veril Grande is a highlight of the island’s offshore diving. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.
Dive Briefing
"Boat to the seamount and descend the shot line against the current, controlling your descent to the drop-off at 18-30 m. Drift along watching the blue for tuna, barracuda and mantas, then ascend with a long safety stop and careful air management. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Tuna
Thunnus spp.
Best: Summer
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Manta Ray
Mobula birostris
Best: Summer
Whale Shark
Rhincodon typus
Best: Autumn
Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Best: Summer
Safety & Hazards
- Strong current
- Depth and nitrogen limits
- Boat traffic offshore
- Cold thermocline
- Surface conditions
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Designed for advanced and drift-experienced divers who want tuna, barracuda and the chance of mantas and whale sharks. It rewards blue-water enthusiasts comfortable with strong current and deep profiles. Seasonal visitors make it a bucket-list drift. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Fuerteventura Diving
- Jables Dive
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Morro Jable • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Morro Jable • 5km away