Margullar Diving

Margullar Diving is an established SSI Diamond Center situated in the coastal village of Arinaga on Gran Canaria. Its location is ideal for divers, sitting just two minutes from the Risco Verde site and ten minutes from the highly regarded El Cabrón reef.

The centre is designed to support the full spectrum of diving, from those taking their first breaths underwater to professionals pursuing instructor ratings. Its proximity to the proposed Arinaga Marine Reserve ensures access to some of the most biodiverse waters on the island.

As an SSI Diamond Center, the school operates to high professional standards, focusing on small group sizes and flexible scheduling. The team is multilingual, providing instruction and guidance in English, Spanish, and French.

Safety and precision are central to their operation, with a strict ratio of one guide per diver. This ensures that whether you are working on buoyancy in the pool or navigating a wreck, you have dedicated professional support.

The training programme is comprehensive, covering the entire SSI curriculum. Beginners can start with Try Scuba or Scuba Diver, progressing through Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water. The centre also offers specialised modules such as Nitrox 40, Deep Diving, and Decompression Diving.

For those looking to advance their career, Margullar Diving provides professional pathways including Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Instructor courses. They also offer technical and skill-based specialities such as Advanced Wreck Diving, Search & Recovery, and Perfect Buoyancy.

The centre's 140m² facility is built for functionality, featuring a 30m² indoor training pool with a depth of 1.5m for skill practice and course work. There is a dedicated area for washing and drying kit, alongside a professional workshop for equipment repair.

For those who prefer not to bring their own rig, a full range of rental equipment is available. All kit is kept in modern condition and undergoes thorough inspections every six months to ensure reliability.

The volcanic reefs and rocky platforms are home to a vast array of fish, including groupers, moray eels, amberjack, and barracuda. You will frequently see schools of snapper, grunts, and bream, alongside triggerfish, parrotfish, and various species of mullet.

In the sandy areas and around the reef edges, look for rays, eagle rays, and southern stingrays. Larger pelagics such as tuna and amberjack are known to pass through these waters, while angelfish and damsel fish add colour to the reef structure.

The seascape is defined by its rich fixed life, featuring a variety of soft corals and hard corals. You can also find gorgonians, sea anemones, and various types of sponges decorating the rockwork and wrecks.

Macro life enthusiasts can find seahorses, frogfish, and various invertebrates tucked into the crevices. The biodiversity extends to smaller residents like trumpetfish, pipefish, and various species of crustaceans and molluscs.

Diving in the area is characterised by currents that range from faible to modéré depending on the specific site. Many of the shallower bays, such as Sardina del Norte, offer faible currents, making them suitable for beginners.

Wave conditions and swell can influence accessibility, but the local sites provide a variety of environments, from sheltered bays to more open reef platforms.