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Dive sites in Gran Canaria

2–42 m · 48 signature species

19 dive sites in Gran Canaria, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Gran Canaria

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El Cabron

El Cabron →

Explore a dense volcanic reef system known for its intricate topography and frequent sightings of angelsharks on the adjacent sandy plains.

GrouperYellowmouth barracudaMoray eel

Max. depth · 30 m

Pasito Blanco Reef

Pasito Blanco Reef →

An oval basaltic reef rising from the sandy bottom to offer sightings of eagle rays and stingrays.

Eagle raySouthern stingrayMoray eel

Max. depth · 22 m

Tufia

Tufia →

Descend into Tufia's volcanic terrain, where ancient lava flows have created a maze of caves and passages frequented by stingrays and angel sharks.

NudibranchSouthern stingrayAngelshark

Max. depth · 22 m

Risco Verde

Risco Verde →

Descend into the 'aquarium' of Risco Verde, where volcanic formations create an illuminated habitat teeming with marine life, easily accessible from shore.

ParrotfishPufferfishWhite seabream

Max. depth · 22 m

El Cabrón

El Cabrón →

Descend into El Cabrón's volcanic underwater landscape, where dramatic formations host a thriving marine reserve on Gran Canaria's eastern coast.

AngelsharkRaySeahorse

Max. depth · 35 m

Amadores

Amadores →

A calm, shallow bay protected by breakwaters, ideal for practicing buoyancy on sandy bottoms and exploring artificial reef structures.

Southern stingrayGreat barracudaCuttlefish

Max. depth · 14 m

Sardina del Norte

Sardina del Norte →

Sardina del Norte offers a sheltered bay dive with easy access, famed for its abundant marine life including rays, moray eels, and large barracuda schools.

RayManta rayGarden eel

Max. depth · 18 m

Arguineguín Reef

Arguineguín Reef →

Arguineguín Reef offers a dive into a vibrant volcanic seascape, characterized by numerous overhangs and a resident population of stingrays and angel sharks.

PorcupinefishTrumpetfishMoray eel

Max. depth · 20 m

La Catedral

La Catedral →

Descend into the immense volcanic arches and caverns of La Catedral, exploring a deep, complex landscape shaped by ancient eruptions.

Great barracudaGrouperSea fan

Max. depth · 40 m

Taurito

Taurito →

A shallow reef system in Taurito bay offering easy shore access and clear visibility for beginners.

Max. depth · 10 m

Pasito Blanco Reef

Pasito Blanco Reef →

Descend onto a distinctive cigar-shaped volcanic reef in Gran Canaria, a magnet for rays and pelagic species on a sandy seabed.

Great barracudaTunaSardine

Max. depth · 22 m

Ifafa

Ifafa →

Explore a large cargo vessel resting on the seabed at depths between 30 and 40 metres.

Max. depth · 40 m

Agaete

Agaete →

A calm, shallow entry from the beach at Puerto de las Nieves, ideal for training or first dives in the Atlantic.

ParrotfishGrouperSea bream

Max. depth · 6 m

Mogán West

Mogán West →

Explore Mogán West, a tranquil Gran Canaria dive site where angel sharks frequent a gently sloping seabed, offering a relaxed experience up to 22 metres.

ClownfishTrumpetfishTriggerfish

Max. depth · 22 m

Cermona II

Cermona II →

Descend to 20 metres to explore the Cermona II, a 32-meter fishing vessel resting on its starboard side on a sandy and rocky seabed.

GruntTrumpetfishGrouper

Max. depth · 22 m

Perchel

Perchel →

Descend along Gran Canaria's Angel Wall at Perchel, where a distinctive reef structure and a small cave system offer a focused dive between 12 and 18 metres.

DamselfishParrotfishWrasse

Max. depth · 18 m

Mogán House Reef

Mogán House Reef →

Explore the sheltered, shallow waters of Mogán House Reef, where a gentle slope of rock and sand provides a calm environment for observing coastal marine life.

Moray eelParrotfishDamselfish

Max. depth · 9 m

Blue Bird

Blue Bird →

Descend to the Blue Bird, a 30-metre passenger vessel resting on a sandy seabed at 45 metres, offering a deep wreck experience off Gran Canaria.

Greater amberjackTunaRay

Max. depth · 42 m

Veneguera Wreck Como Tu

Veneguera Wreck Como Tu →

Explore the Como Tu, a small fishing vessel resting at 30 metres on a sandy seabed, attracting pelagics and bottom dwellers off Gran Canaria's southwest coast.

Garden eelGreater amberjackTuna

Max. depth · 30 m

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