Gran Canaria, een van de prachtige Canarische Eilanden, staat bekend om zijn betoverende landschappen en zonovergoten stranden. Het zuiden van het eiland kent dan ook 360 dagen zon per jaar. Kerst vieren op het strand met 26°C is geen uitzondeling.
Wat veel mensen niet weten, is dat het zuidelijke deel van het eiland een fascinerende onderwaterwereld herbergt, perfect voor duikliefhebbers die op zoek zijn naar avontuur en ontdekking. En, als Nederlandstalige duikschool, biedt Scuba Sur je ondersteuning in je eigen moedertaal!
Scuba Sur obtains the SSI Diamond Center rating We are thrilled to announce that Scuba Sur achieves the prestigious SSI Diamond Center rating, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to providing top-notch diving education. This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to safety, customer intimacy, small group experiences, and language support. Join us on a […]
Dive Guide and Dive Master roles imply a strong sence for commitment, dedication and professionalism. Being well prepared and accepting the responsibilities are key in your future role.
The buddy system As recreational divers we learned it is advised to always dive with a buddy. Diving with together makes diving more fun, safer and is in some countries even a legal requirement. The idea behind it is based on the fact that with two it is easier and less stressful to manage difficult […]
From early November till end of Marck we look out for Angel Sharks in the south of Gran Canaria.
The Angel Shark, also called Squatina Squatina is one of the rare species you find in the waters of Gran Canaria. In the winter, around Christmas. They come close to shore to give birth to their offspring. The shark babies need shallow and protected waters. It is always agreat experience seeing this highly endangered species while diving.
Duiken in Gran Canaria – Ontdek de Onderwaterwereld in het Zuiden van het Eiland Gran Canaria, een van de prachtige Canarische Eilanden, staat bekend om zijn betoverende landschappen en zonovergoten stranden. Het zuiden van het eiland kent dan ook 360 dagen zon per jaar. Kerst vieren op het strand met 26°C is geen uitzondeling. Wat […]
10 Things That Change When You Start Scuba Diving After competing your scuba diving training and subsequently preparing for your first dive, there is a sense of nervousness and excitement. But within minutes of jumping into the ‘deep blue’, that anxiety seems to cease and you are overwhelmed with a sense of tranquility and peace. […]
Why would I need a scuba refresh? Everybody has experienced it. You are on a diving excursion and one of your fellow divers is not at the level expected. It typically starts with the preparation of the dive kit. It takes ages to get prepared and requires the full attention of the dive centre staff. […]
Gran Canaria, the round island Gran Canaria, located in the centre of the Canarian archipelago – also called the round island because of its circular shape – is 47 km across and covers an area of 1,560 sq km. Its highest peak, Pozo de Las Nieves (1,949m above sea level), is situated right in the […]
Why do you want a job in a dive center? Before entering into details and tips on how to apply for a job, think about why you want to apply for it. For the newbies in the industry, just became a Dive Master or recently went through the instructor certification process, applying for a first job […]
Equalizing your ears is one of the first skills that new divers learn and that we practice on every single dive. While building up dives, equalization becomes almost instinctive for many divers. For some divers equalizing remains difficult, frustrating and even painful. Let’s have a look into the process, the techniques and what can make equalizing […]
As divers we have a passion for being under water, so the term “being hooked on” can be looked at in a positive way. Despite this, and being under water often, “being hooked on” has a very negative meaning to us. In the recent months we see an increasing amount of marine life suffering […]
Thanks to a great article in SnorkelyBuceo.com scuba diving and snorkeling in Gran Canaria is brought under the attention. Follow the link to read the full article (in Spanish): http://www.snorkelybuceo.com/lugares-para-bucear/bucear-en-gran-canaria/
Work as a diver as an adventure Most people are convinced that becoming a dive instructor and work in the industry is only about the adventure in your life, working in exotic destinations and earning lots of money. Well, the truth is a bit different. Talk to dive instructors and dive masters, both experienced and […]
How many certified divers took their first scuba diving steps through a PADI Discover Scuba Diver? Anybody wonders why this first experience changed their lives? Most divers I talked to explained their DSD was a great experience. Thanks to the dive centre and dive instructor, passing their passion for diving, a new diver was born. […]
Thanks to a great article in //www.snorkelenduiken.nl scuba diving and snorkeling in Gran Canaria is brought under the attention. Follow the link to read the full article (in Dutch): Snorkel en duiken (nl) en duiken op Gran Canaria
We’re glad to annouce that Scuba Sur has won the Certificiate of Excellence 2015 of TripAdvisor.com. We’d like to thank all our reviewers for their amazing feedback!
