El Cabron Beach
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.
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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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