PADI SCUBA Diving and Snorkelling in
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
You already know that Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés are famous for their beaches and the amazing
sand-dunes behind the beach... but in diving terms this means .. there is so much sand and no interesting habitats, so you won't see much
marine life and only a few metres of depth. If you compare this to the main dive sites on Gran Canaria, the beaches
are a bit like the famous dunes of Maspalomas .. a bit of a desert.
But you are in luck, as from our PADI 5-star diving centre in Maspalomas you can join our try-dives, excursions for beginners, PADI Diver training courses, snorkelling events, and experience dives for qualified divers at the most famous dive site on the island - the El Cabrón Marine Reserve.
PADI Dive Centre in Maspalomas
Maspalomas has always had a reputation as a sun lovers destination, with attractions and facilities near to your hotel to make it a great family holiday destination. It is also only twenty minutes from the marine reserve at El Cabrón near Arinaga on the East Coast, regarded by all the locals as the best place to dive in Gran Canaria.
You can choose from twelve different named dive sites, to experience one of the richest mixes of marine life on the island, as you dive with colourful fish like damselfish, wrasse, parrotfish and glasseyes, or bigger species such as angelshark, rays, barracuda, trumpetfish and bonito.
- You will see more in Arinaga, with over 12 different routes and 400 marine species - this is the year-round hot-spot for marine life in Gran Canaria
- Our team are mature, knowledgeable and highly praised and recommended on Google and other review sites.
- You are never more than about forty minutes from Maspalomas
You can enjoy some of the the best diving in Gran Canaria, by joining one of our dive trips, and be back with the family in Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas or Meloneras in time for afternoon tea.
Nearby, Playa del Inglés also has a very vibrant night-life, and plenty of reasonably priced hotels, have a great dive experience during the day later chilling out in the cafe's of Meloneras or shopping in the Yumbo centre.
5
stars -
"Relaxed and rewarding day of diving" A very relaxing yet rewarding day of diving with my two sons. We were picked up from our stay on the agreed time (no waiting), with a swift transfer to the diving center. Nice garden like diving center facilties, with an instructor speaking dutch (our native language) as a bonus. The Cabron area is excellent for diving; lots of sea-life, two sightings of angel shark, and a trumpet fish. Thanks again for the memorable day!
2016-05-07 Egbert_Eindhoven Published by Tripadvisor.co.uk See full review
So what dive services are available in Maspalomas for you ?
Because there are many different dive opportunities within the El Cabrón Marine Reserve, we can always recommend the most appropriate dive site for your level of diving certification. The waters of Playa del Cabrón, Risco Verde and Cal Steps are perfect for beginners,Discover Scuba courses, courses and refreshing your dive skills; The Table Top and Hole in the Wall, and Punta de la Monja will suit most recreational divers, and for more advanced divers there is Punta de la Sal and more advanced exploration of some of the caves of El Cabrón. To find out information about our guided dives select your type of dive below.
In summary, if you are coming here with a family and only have a few days free for diving, then in addition to great SCUBA diving, Maspalomas is a great base from which to explore Gran Canaria. There are plenty of activities which range from lazy boat trips in Puerto Rico or a trip into the mountains, to more active things to do in the south of the island such as the water park, the beach area, horse riding, jeep safaris and sky-diving. From here it is a short journey to go diving in the El Cabrón marine reserve where you can take part in some top-rated diving experiences.
If you are new to the Canaries then explore our website using the menu and you can see the main dive highlights in the Arinaga Marine Reserve or to find out about snorkelling in Maspalomas try our page on snorkelling in Gran Canaria. If you have never dived before you can get your first diving experience on a safe, one-day Discover Scuba Diving course and visit the part of the world that is normally hidden underwater.
If you want to get a diving certification then read how no previous experience is needed before learning to SCUBA dive on a PADI Open Water Diver course, Discover Scuba one-day course, or any of the other training services we offer. If you have any questions about diving, courses, or just getting to the Spanish Canary Islands or staying here, then use our express contact page to ask us for some help in planning a great holiday. Please note that our dive centre in Maspalomas is not manned when we are diving, and only open for restricted hours. You can just contact us by Whatsapp to arrange a meeting at the dive centre.
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