Dive-site story
Set within the El Cabrón Marine Reserve on Gran Canaria's east coast, this route leads divers down volcanic basalt terraces to an expansive cavern opening. The cavern interior harbors nocturnal crustaceans and schooling glassfish, while the surrounding sandy flats and volcanic overhangs host diverse Canarian marine life. Navigating the volcanic shelf requires attentive buoyancy and awareness of surge near the entry.
Cavernous basalt hall with natural light penetrating the wide entrance
Frequent encounters with angel sharks resting on surrounding sand patches
Schools of bastard grunts and roncadores hovering around the volcanic arches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Trade winds can increase surface chop during midsummer, while winter months offer the best chances to encounter angel sharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel sharkSquatina squatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round stingrayTaeniurops grabatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary lobsterEnoplometopus antillensis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Canary damselfishAbudefduf luridus | Common |
Marine forecast
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