Diving in Gran Canaria

Die Kanarischen Inseln sind vulkanisch und so sieht auch die Unterwasserwelt aus. Die vulkanischen Formationen sind sehr beeindruckend und bieten viele Verstecke für eine große Vielfalt an verschiedenen Fischen und Lebewesen. Die Lava hat auch viele Höhlen und Grotten in unterschiedlichen Größen geschaffen, welche einfach zu erkunden sind.

Das Wasser ist kristallklar und hat eine Temperatur, im Sommer von 24-25°C und im Winter von 18-19°C.

Die Insel bietet Tauchgänge für jede Erfahrungsstufe und eine große Auswahl an verschiedenen Tauchplätzen - für jeden Geschmack ist etwas dabei. Am spektakulärsten sind große Fischschwärme, die einen einschließen, wenn man in sie hineinschwimmt. Das ist ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Dicht bei den Riffen, in den großen Sandflächen, befinden sich auch die Schlafplätze der Stachelrochen und Engelhaie.

1. Amadores
2. Risco Verde
3. Sardina del Norte
4. Arguineguin Reef
5. Artificial Reef
6. Pasito Blanco
7. El Pajar Wreck
8. Marine Reserve at Arinaga

indicates a boat dive

Amadores max. Tiefe 12m

Dieses Riff ist unser bevorzugter Platz für unsere Beginnerausbildung. Mit einem einfachen und sichern Einstieg vom Strand aus und gute Bedingungen für einen einfachen Tauchgang. Die maximale Tiefe beträgt etwa 12 Meter. In der Bucht sind häufig Sepias anzutreffen und im Winter kommen viele Rochen ins flache Wasser um sich zu paaren.

Risco Verde max. Tiefe 14m

Risco Verde is located in the town of Arinaga. It is an easy entry from a pebble beach close to the beach promenade. Underwater it is rocky with some nice crevices and walls asn lots of fish. There is usually a large shoal of barracuda, octopus, cuttlefish and often rays in the sandy area further out.

Sardina del Norte max. Tiefe 18m

This dive site is located at the north of the island. It is a little further away but certainly worth the drive and on the way we get to see some of the island. The entry point is a harbour which also has a lovely little café for between dives. There are always lots of fish here and it is also a good spot to see angel sharks and butterfly rays.

Arguineguin Reef max. Tiefe 16m

Das Riff hat seinen Namen von dem kleinen Fischerdorf ganz in der Nähe. Die Bootsfahrt dauert etwa 10 min von Puerto Rico aus. Das Riff beginnt in einer Tiefe von ca. 11 Metern und fällt dann langsam auf 15 Meter ab.

Artificial Reef max. Tiefe 22m

This site is reached by boat in around 30 mins. Artificial Reef is a project belonging to the University of Las Palmas . It consists of a series of different shaped concrete blocks which are set out in a pattern on the sea bed. The maximum depth here is 23 metres. The sandy bottom around the blocks are the ideal place to find all types of rays, Moray Eels live in the blocks themselves and there are also large shoals of fish. In the winter months this is an ideal site for spotting Angel Sharks buried in the sand too.

Pasito Blanco max. Tiefe 21m

Der wahrscheinlich beste Bootstauchgang im Süden der Insel. Die Bootsfahrt zum Riff nimmt etwa 30 min vom Hafen in Puerto Rico in Anspruch. Das Riffdach liegt in etwa 12 Metern und fällt dann ab auf ca. 23 Meter. Am Riff selber herrscht reges Treiben, große Fischschwärme, Muränen schleichen durchs Riff, Rochen schlafen im Sand und Barakudas drehen ihre Runden im blauen Wasser überm Riff.

El Pajar Wreck max. Tiefe 17m

This is the wreck of a 30m long Russian hydrofoil ferry which sank in 2003. It sits upright on the bottom in 18m. You can easily enter the wreck through it's large panoramic windows and it is possible to swim through the wreck. Part of the interior is still intact including the toilet and some of the seating. In addition there is almost without fail large stingrays resting under hull of the boat on the white sand.

Naturreservat von Arinaga - 'El Cabrón'

Nahe der Stadt Arinaga liegt das Unterwasser Naturreservat "El Cabron". Hier kann man mehrere verschiedene Tauchgänge unternehmen. Es ist eines der meist besuchten Tauchreviere der Insel. Die vulkanischen Formationen sind spektakulär und zusammen mit den großen Fischschwärmen ermöglichen sie einen der besten Tauchgänge auf den kanarischen Inseln. Hier kann man auch bis 40 Meter tauchen und in 30 Metern findet man die berühmte Koralle von Arinaga.

• The Aquarium
• The Coral
• The Sea Horse Net
• Swim Through
• The Arch
• Roncadores

The Aquariummax. Tiefe 16m

This dive takes place in the sheltered bay of the reserve. It is a dive of maximum 16 meters so is ideal for those of less experience or as a second dive. We call it the Aquarium due to the exceptionally large number of Atlantic & blue fin damsel fish making it just like swimming in an aquarium. In addition there are frequently Octopus, cuttlefish, parrot fish, wrasse and many other species. This is also where in spring there are allot of juvenile fish and also the predators that feed on them such as rays & barracuda. Visibility rarely falls below 15 meters making this as nice and easy dive full of variety and interest.

The Coral max. Tiefe 30+m

This is the deepest dive in the reserve. It slopes very gently therefore making this a long dive so is only suitable for experienced divers. We follow the wall down towards the coral and as we descend we often see Octopus in the rocks as well as the usual canarian species. This is also a good area to spot large trumpet fish. There are also normally moray eels hiding between the rocks. The coral itself is located at 30 meters and hosts some spectacular red and yellow gorgonians.

The Sea Horse Net
max. Tiefe 23m

The net stands upright on the flat sandy bottom beyond the main reef. With careful inspection and patience the brightly coloured seahorses can be seen living within the security of the netting.

Swim Through (Hole in the Wall)
max. Tiefe 23m

Finning down the left side of the main reef we reach the "hole in the wall", a small arch which leads to the opposite side of the reef and an interesting cave which features in many photographs of the area. Frequently you will find rays in and around the cave.

The Arches max. Tiefe 24m

One of the most spectacular dives in the reserve. Entry is from one of the more exposed parts of the shoreline so conditions need to be favourable for this dive. A shallow channel leads out to the drop off. There is also the option to descend through either of the two chimneys close to the edge. Once down we will be met by the many bream which will follow us throughout the dive as we explore the two caves and large arch.

Roncadoresmax. Tiefe 23m

This dive takes its name after the fish that are always here - the bastard grunts locally known as roncadores. Normally reached by finning across the main reef to the drop off where we see the large shoal some 10 meters below. In addition bream, barracuda & morays also frequent the area.

Entdecke Gran Canaria unter dem Meer
(Descubre Gran Canaria Bajo del Mar)
diving guide is also available from our shop.