El Cabron Beach

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Reserva Marina de Arinaga

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Diverse Gran Canaria shore dive with reef, caves, and seagrass.

Shore Access
14m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, El Cabron, is a popular location on Gran Canaria. It offers a diverse range of diving experiences due to its varied terrain including a sandy beach, a gentle seagrass meadow descending into a cave at approximately 18 meters, and a shallow reef teeming with marine life. Divers can explore both the cave system and the vibrant reef—opportunities for deeper explorations or shallower encounters abound. The area is known for encountering fascinating creatures such as moray eels nestled amongst the rocks and schools of colorful fish. For those seeking an easier entry point, a lava rock access is available.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

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

shore divereefcavernsharkraymacro photographybeginner friendlyvolcanic rock

Marine Life

GrouperRaysSharksArrow CrabMoray EelParrotfishWrasseDamselfishOctopus

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers shallow reef for beginners and a deeper cave system for more experienced divers.

Hazards:
Slippery entry/exitOverhead environmentSurge
Current Strength:

Variable

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