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Diving in Gran Canaria

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Discover the North Coast

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Gran Canaria is par excellence the most cosmopolitan island of the Canary Islands but just 25 km from the capital there is a small corner, Sardina; considered one of Top 10 places to dive from all over Spain.

This small and historic fishing refuge is framed in a large bay sheltered from the imposing Atlantic Ocean. Diving conditions are stable for almost all year, which allows diving even when it is impossible in other places on the island.

This coast is listed by the Natura 2000 Network as Special Conservation Area (ZEC) Macaronesian Biogeographic Region Marina.

The North Sardine Bay forms an incredible biodiversity refuge, where living beings of all kinds find the perfect ecosystem to develop all stages of their life.

We can find numerous kinds of invertebrates, fields of corals soft and hard, large schools of bicudas, grunts, sea bream, sardines, white guelder, bogas, fish as peculiar as seahorses, triggerfish, frogfish or swallowfish and specimens from the group of sharks and rays such as angel sharks, stingrays, manta rays, sea eagles and quaking sharks.

Diving in North Sardine

The North Sardine Bay, listed as Special Conservation Area (ZEC) by the Natura 2000 Network, is a refuge for marine biodiversity with ideal conditions for diving almost all year round. It is home to angel sharks, corals, schools of fish and unique species such as seahorses, frogfish and rays. Its ecological richness makes it a privileged destination to discover the marine life of the Macaronesian region.

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immersion-the-lighthouse

North coast of Gran Canaria

The Sunken Lighthouse

Dive among the remains from different periods of the port that in the time of Christopher Columbus was the second most important in the Canary archipelago accompanied by large schools of bicudas

Flagship species:

  • Angelshark
  • Garden Eel
  • Sea horse
Level All
Prof. 16 m
Current Zero-Low
Access Second Sardina Pier
immersion-the-sardine-gardens

North coast of Gran Canaria

Sardine Gardens

The main attraction of this dive is the corals in all their shapes, sizes and colours. We will take a tour to see most of the species of hard and soft corals present in the Canary Islands waters and observe the ecology and physiology of the different specimens.

Flagship species:

  • Yellow and red gorgonians.
  • Giant anemone.
  • Angel shark
Level All
Prof. 18 m
Current Low-Medium
Access Second Sardina Pier
immersion-the-canyons

North coast of Gran Canaria

The Canyons

Dive in the central area of Sardina Bay through different lava structures such as arches and small roofless canyons. You can explore them, testing your diving skills while discovering the incredible biodiversity they contain.

Flagship species:

  • Angel shark
  • Blonde mutt
  • Sea eagle/Mouse
Level All
Prof. 18 m
Current Average
Access Second Sardina Pier
immersion-the-little-cave

North coast of Gran Canaria

The Little Cave

An easy dive that will delight lovers of underwater photography and small life. We have located the ecological niches of various invertebrates such as soft and hard corals where we can also observe the associations they have with other living beings, forming truly beautiful microecosystems.

Flagship species:

  • Corals: Golden, jewel, yellow encrusting anemone, molar.
  • Tremor/Torpedo.
Level All
Prof. 10 m
Current Zero-Low
Access Second Sardina Pier
dives-the-anchors

North coast of Gran Canaria

The Anchors

We begin our journey towards the central area of Sardina, passing through the ecosystem of the rhodolith carpet that forms the seabed of Maërl. We will continue along the shallows formed by the rocks until we reach the wrecks of old fishing gear such as traps and anchors of various sizes that have been colonised for years, forming an artificial reef of sponges and corals.

Flagship species:

  • Duckbill Moray Eel
  • Sea eagle/Mouse
  • San Pedro roosters and pig (Crossbow)
Level All
Prof. 18 m
Current Average
Access Second Sardina Pier
immersion-rocks-pareidolias

North coast of Gran Canaria

Pareidolian rocks

Nature is capricious in its creations and this is a dive to imagine. Only in Sardina is it possible to find in the same dive a petrified turtle, the tail of a whale emerging from the seabed, King Solomon's table and the wreck of an imperial cruiser from Star Wars among other pareidolias that you will only discover with us on this route.

Flagship species:

  • Butterfly stripe/Mantelina
  • Snorers
  • Trumpet fish
Level All
Prof. 16 m
Current Low-Medium
Access Playa Chica
immersion-step-of-the-sargo

North coast of Gran Canaria

Sargo Pass

Backlit immersion along a path between arches, walls and various geological formations of volcanic origin on the right coast of Sardina that we will see both in and out of the water. Refuge for fry of all species.

Flagship species:

  • Coral Jewel
  • Trumpet fish
  • Frogfish
Level Advanced
Prof. 11 m
Current Average
Access Cave cove
night-immersion

North coast of Gran Canaria

Night in Sardina

At night, Sardina is transformed and new colours, new species and all the nocturnal marine life awaken in a magical landscape. It is the time of greatest activity for angel sharks and manta rays, the elusive sponge fish that are very difficult to see anywhere else, large crayfish and beautiful nudibranchs among other inhabitants of our waters.

Flagship species:

  • Balearic conger eel
  • Saharan squid
  • Mantelina/Butterfly stripe
  • Angelshark
  • Black Mongrel/Stingray.
Level Advanced
Prof. 18 m
Current Average
Access Second Sardina Pier

Diving in Caleta de Abajo

Caleta de Abajo, a Special Conservation Area (ZEC) in the north of Gran Canaria, stands out for its rich biodiversity and unique landscapes with caves, blowholes and lava formations. Its orientation allows you to spot large pelagic species such as devil rays., making it an ideal destination for divers, as long as sea conditions allow. It is one of the most spectacular places on the island.

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cave-immersion-cruentatus

North coast of Gran Canaria

Cruentatus Cave

Dive dedicated to the cavern that gives its name to the dive where we will find a multitude of marine life and "Crantatus" or Catalufas banks.

Flagship species:

  • Crantatus
  • Giant anemone
  • Crustaceans
Level Advanced
Prof. 18 m
Current Low-Medium
Access Infantry
Immersion-the-rajón

North coast of Gran Canaria

The Rajon

Diving in the deepest part of the area where it is common to see numerous species of rays and the angel shark.

Flagship species:

  • Stripes
  • Angel sharks
  • Pelagic
Level Advanced
Prof. 26 m
Current Medium-High
Access Infantry
immersion-eye-of-tamaran

North coast of Gran Canaria

The eye of Tamarán «Bufadero»

The beginning of the dive is quite an experience descending through an L-shaped tube with fascinating backlighting, great variety of corals and sponges on all its walls and ceiling.

Flagship species:

  • Sharks and Rays
  • Lobsters
  • Devil blankets
Level Advanced
Prof. 27 m
Current Low-Medium
Access Infantry

Wreck and Cavern Diving

Gran Canaria is home to the best collection of wrecks in the archipelago. Highlights include the refrigerated ship “Arona”, with sections accessible for recreational diving, the fishing boat “Coreano”, transformed into a reef full of life, and the “DC3” plane, whose abundant marine fauna makes it a fascinating place to explore.

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North coast of Gran Canaria

The Korean Shipwreck

The name of the dive tells us that The wreck would be a Korean fishing boat, although years later its origin was denied.

Flagship species:

  • Sea breams
  • Sharks and Rays
  • Alfonsitos
Level Advanced
Prof. 36 m
Current Low
Access Boat
immersion-el-arona

North coast of Gran Canaria

The Arona Wreck

This is possibly the best recreational wreck dive in the entire Canary Islands. With its 100 meters long and 15 meters wide, it has become a large artificial reef.

Flagship species:

  • Barracudas
  • Skipjack tuna
  • Sea breams
Level Advanced
Prof. 35 m
Current Low
Access Boat
immersion-airplane-dc33

North coast of Gran Canaria

DC33 Plane Wreck

It has been identified as a military aircraft DC3 “Fox33” belonging to military squadron 461 known as Los Zorros.

Flagship species:

  • Sea breams
  • Striped tablecloth
  • Angel sharks
Level Advanced
Prof. 29 m
Current Strong
Access Boat
immersion-of-the-cave-of-the-chuchos

East coast of Gran Canaria

The cave of the dogs

The cave is a wonder for the lovers of “Coral” Cnidarians and rays. All this by applying conscious diving

Flagship species:

  • Stripes
  • Gorgonians
  • Corals
Level Advanced
Prof. 15 m
Current Zero-Low
Access Ship

Diving in the Agüimes and Telde area

This diving area offers options for all levels. El Cabrón, in Arinaga, has dives for advanced divers, highlighting its biodiversity and geology. Tufia offers intermediate dives, although it requires a good physical condition to carry the equipment. Risco Verde, on the other hand, is ideal for relaxed and accessible dives, suitable for all levels, without requiring great physical effort.

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the arch of the bastard

Arinaga Coast Gran Canaria

The Arch of the Goat

Long-distance immersion in which We will be able to observe different environments and species of the Gran Canaria coast.

Flagship species:

  • Greenfish, sea breams, sea breams
  • Pelagic sharks, rays
  • Nudibranchs, moray eels
Level Advanced
Prof. 26 m
Current Medium-High
Access Infantry

Arinaga Coast Gran Canaria

The great Gerardia

Deep immersion where we will see a multitude of species and reach a large Gerardia.

Flagship species:

  • Bogas and Gueldes banks
  • Great Gerardia and gorgonians
  • Multitude of species encrusted
Level Advanced
Prof. 30 m
Current Medium-High
Access Infantry
Dive point-the-big-cave-el-cabron-gran-canaria-ID

Arinaga Coast Gran Canaria

The Big Cave

Deep immersion where we will see a multitude of species and reach a large Gerardia.

Flagship species:

  • Giant Anemones
  • Scarlet Lady Prawns
  • Moray eels and groupers
Level Advanced
Prof. 23 m
Current Medium-High
Access Infantry
Diving guide in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria Diving Guide

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