Las Cruces De Malpique, La Palma Island
This dark, underwater site may look like a graveyard, but it’s actually more of a holy remembrance. These crosses, known as Las Cruces De Malpique, are located 20 meters below the surface on the south side of La Palma island. The structures exist in memory of men on the vessel Santiago, who are known as the Martyrs of Tazacorte. They were captured by pirates in 1570 and declared martyrs by Pope Benedict XIV. The crosses were erected in 1992 to honor the martyrs and have since become a very popular dive spot.