El Cabrón - the Table Top

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Arinaga Marine Reserve

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Renowned marine life hotspot with caves and volcanic topography.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a renowned location in Gran Canaria, offering diverse underwater experiences. It’s known as a hot-spot for marine life, boasting numerous routes suitable for varying skill levels. The area features extensive shoals teeming with bream, bogas, and roncadors, alongside schools of damselfish. Explorers can also discover fascinating caves that host stingrays and angel sharks – particularly during the winter months. Nudibranchs are frequently observed on sponges, adding to the site's unique beauty. Furthermore, there’s always the possibility of encountering rare marine species. The visibility is generally good, making it a rewarding dive destination for those seeking a rich underwater spectacle.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

sharkcavernwide anglemacro photographymarine reservevolcanic reef

Marine Life

angel sharkstingraybreambogaroncador (grunt)damselfishnudibranchbarracudaoctopuscuttlefish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers multiple routes with varying depths, suitable for all experience levels.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Moderate

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