Cabo de Palos vs Gran Canaria — Dive Destination Comparison
Cabo de Palos (Spain) scores 71.1/100 vs Gran Canaria's 68.8/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Cabo de Palos for reef diving with 10–30m visibility. Choose Gran Canaria for wreck diving at ~$75/dive.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Cabo de Palos | Gran Canaria |
|---|---|---|
| OkToDive Score | 71.1/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Visibility | 10--30m | 12--30m |
| Water temp | 14--26 C | 18--24 C |
| Max depth | 45m | 40m |
| Current | mild | mild |
| Cost per 2-tank dive | $75 | $75 |
| Budget tier | budget | budget |
| Best months | May, June, July | April, May, June |
| Dive types | reef, wall, wreck | wreck, reef, cave, shore |
| Min certification | Open Water | Open Water |
| Key species | grouper, barracuda, eagle ray | angel shark, butterfly ray, cuttlefish |
| Google rating | 4.7 (280 reviews) | 4.6 (420 reviews) |
Which should you choose?
Choose Cabo de Palos when...
- + Budget-conscious divers — avg $75/dive
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You hate cold water — temps drop to 14°C
Choose Gran Canaria when...
- + Budget-conscious divers — avg $75/dive
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
- + Couples where one partner doesn't dive
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You hate cold water — temps drop to 18°C
Bottom line
Cabo de Palos wins on overall score (71.1 vs 68.8), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Gran Canaria is more affordable ($75 vs $75/dive). Gran Canaria has better peak visibility (30m vs 30m).