Dive-site story
Situated within the El Cabrón marine reserve off the eastern coast of Gran Canaria, The Table Top is formed by an expansive volcanic basalt platform surrounded by ledges and sand patches. Divers step into natural channels carved into the volcanic rock before dropping onto the flat shelf, where schools of fish gather in the gentle surge. The plateau steps down along volcanic drop-offs where morays and groupers shelter inside crevices.
Volcanic basalt platform with natural fissures, overhangs, and swim-through channels
Frequent encounters with resting angelsharks on adjacent sandy patches
Dense shoals of damselfish and Atlantic wrasse patrolling the plateau edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn brings warmer water and lighter winds, while winter offers higher chances to spot angelsharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Canary DamselfishAbudefduf luridus | Common | ||||||||||||
| ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic TrumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common RayDasyatis pastinaca | Common |
Marine forecast
