Plongée à Gran Canaria — Spain

Gran Canaria offers the Canary Islands' most diverse diving, from the Arrinaga marine reserve with its angel sharks and butterfly rays to purpose-sunk wrecks and volcanic cave systems. The island's cosmopolitan infrastructure — direct flights from across Europe, great dining, lively nightlife — makes it ideal for a dive-holiday hybrid. Year-round mild conditions mean no off-season.

Score
68.8
Visibilité
12–30m
Température
18–24°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Gran Canaria
SpainAtlantic Ocean
68.8

SCORE

27.9534°N

-15.6038°E

Gran Canaria offers the Canary Islands' most diverse diving, from the Arrinaga marine reserve with its angel sharks and butterfly rays to purpose-sunk wrecks and volcanic cave systems. The island's cosmopolitan infrastructure — direct flights from across Europe, great dining, lively nightlife — makes it ideal for a dive-holiday hybrid. Year-round mild conditions mean no off-season.

Atlantic Biodiversity & Submarine Wrecks

Visibility12–30 m
Temperature18–24°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$75
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML65.0CH35.0VIS68.0SV72.0TMP62.0DA70.0OP78.0TS85.0GT85.0VAL78.0CRD60.0SP68.0

Marine Life

65.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
62
Megafauna Encounters
52
Reef Fish Abundance
68
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
65.0
Coral & Reef Health
35.0
Visibility & Conditions
68.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
62.0
Depth & Access
70.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
85.0
Getting There
85.0
Value & Cost
78.0
Crowding
60.0
Social Proof
68.0

Dive Types

wreckreefcaveshore

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Maspalomas sand dunesRoque Nublo hikeLas Palmas old townPalmitos Park

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Cueva Pintada Museum
  • Casa de Colón
  • Vegueta historic quarter

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital10 km

Hospital Dr. Negrín in Las Palmas has a hyperbaric unit; comprehensive medical services on-island — DAN Europe recommended

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Davy Jones Diving

PADI

4.8
300 reviewsNITROX

Extra Divers Gran Canaria

SSI

4.7
180 reviewsNITROX
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