Dive-site story
Set along the southwestern coast of Gran Canaria, Playa de Tauro features a gentle profile of volcanic rock shelves grading into wide sand flats. Divers explore rocky crevices that shelter macro critters before drifting over the open sand in search of benthic rays and well-camouflaged flatfishes. The sheltered orientation keeps water movement low, making it a reliable coastal excursion.
Volcanic reef fingers giving way to open sand patches
Frequent encounters with wintering angelsharks resting on the substrate
Rocky overhangs hiding morays, arrow crabs, and octopus
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Water temperatures peak in late summer and autumn, while the colder winter months yield the highest frequency of angelshark sightings.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary reef fishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black morayMuraena augusti | Common |
Marine forecast
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