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What to do when you join us for diving trips
Relaxed and unforgettable diving trips in southern Gran Canaria. Scuba Sur Diving Gran Canaria offers daily guided boat dives departing from ANFI marina in Arguineguín, exploring the south coast including Pasito Blanco, Puerto Rico, and Mogán.
We first meet in the office to complete the registration and agree on a planning. If you dived with us before, we have your data in our system, so paperwork is limited. During these diving trips, relaxation and enjoyment are key.
After the registration, you prepare your gear for the dive. Our staff takes care of the logistics and transport for the diving trips. We provide you with a storage box to store all your belongings while you are diving. It will be locked in the center, dry and safe, waiting for your return. Once dressed up, we walk to the boat where you get the safety and dive briefing. After the last check of all the equipment, weights and safety materials, we depart for the dive site, ready for one of our thrilling diving trips.
The planning
Our boat YOLO-II, departs from the ANFI marina in Arguineguín, southern Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, just a 5-minute walk from our dive center. YOLO-II is capable of taking up to 10 divers on exciting diving trips. Our prices include all the boat fees, so no surprises at the end!
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Boat Dive Rules
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The dive sites
Scuba Sur Diving Gran Canaria operates mainly along the south coast of Gran Canaria, where we have more than 30 documented dive sites suitable for different experience levels.
These dive sites include:
- volcanic reefs
- artificial reefs
- shipwrecks
- underwater walls and caves
Depths range from 9 metres to nearly 50 metres, allowing both beginner and advanced divers to enjoy scuba diving in Gran Canaria. Most of our diving trips explore sites between Pasito Blanco, Arguineguín, Puerto Rico and Mogán, some of the most popular diving areas on the island. Below you will find a selection of some of the dive sites we regularly visit during our boat dives.
Occasionally, and depending on conditions, we also organise dives in the centre and north of Gran Canaria, sometimes in cooperation with other dive centres.
For more information, discover the legislation for diving in Gran Canaria
Pasito Blanco – Natural Reef
Pasito Blanco is a beautiful natural reef dive site in the south of Gran Canaria, directly in front of the harbour of Pasito Blanco near Arguineguín. The volcanic reef formations create an ideal habitat for a wide variety of marine life and make this one of the most scenic reef dives in southern Gran Canaria.
The dive site has a large cigar-shaped volcanic rock rising from a white sandy seabed, surrounded by smaller rock formations and crevices where marine species find shelter.
Artificial Reef
Artificial Reef is a fascinating man-made dive site in southern Gran Canaria, created by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1991. The large concrete structures placed on the ocean floor to study aquatic life, are a thriving biotope that attract a wide variety of marine species.
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Meteor
Meteor is an easy wreck dive site located in southern Gran Canaria, ideal for all certified divers. In 2003, a Russian hydrofoil named Meteor sank near El Pajar, directly in front of the cement factory. The wreck was partially destroyed by the government to allow port access, breaking it into many pieces that now form a thriving habitat for marine life.
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Arguineguin Reef
Arguineguín Reef is a beautiful volcanic reef dive site located just outside the port of Arguineguín in southern Gran Canaria. The long, stretched reef is easy to navigate and lies on a sandy bottom, making it ideal for beginners and experienced divers alike.
The rocky reef is full of cracks, crevices, and openings, providing shelter for a wide variety of marine life. Its layout also makes it perfect for drift dives when currents are favorable.
Magic II
Magic II is an accessible dive site for all levels of divers, located very close to the Scuba Sur dive centre at Anfi del Mar. Thanks to multiple possible routes, even divers limited to 12 metres depth can enjoy a full exploration of the reef.
The site is part of a large volcanic reef partially covered by the Anfi harbor wall, constructed in the 1990s. The remaining exposed reef offers three distinct living areas: sandy plains, rocky formations, and scattered stones — each with its own marine ecosystem.
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Balito Deep
Balito Deep is a deeper reef dive site located just in front of Anfi del Mar in southern Gran Canaria. With a depth of around 23 metres,we recommend this dive for Advanced Open Water divers or experienced certified divers who want to explore slightly deeper reefs while staying within recreational no-decompression limits.
The dive site consists of a circular volcanic reef surrounded by sandy patches, creating a varied underwater landscape. Along the edge of the reef lies an old unused drain pipe, which has become part of the local marine habitat.
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Bahia Lila
Bahia Lila is the house reef of Scuba Sur Gran Canaria and one of the most versatile dive sites in the south of the island. The site is used for Open Water training dives, introductory scuba experiences, guided dives and snorkeling trips, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced divers.The combination of rocky formations, small caves and sandy areas provides excellent hiding places for marine species, therefor making the site enjoyable for underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts.
Sailboat
The Sailboat Wreck dive site is one of the most exciting deep dives in southern Gran Canaria. The wreck lies at approximately 33 metres depth, making it suitable for Advanced Open Water divers and experienced certified divers.
This deep wreck dive offers an unforgettable underwater experience as divers explore the remains of a sunken sailboat resting on a white sandy seabed.
Mogan Wrecks
Mogan Wrecks are two fascinating shipwreck dive sites located just off the beach of Mogan in southern Gran Canaria. Both wrecks lie at approximately 18 metres depth and are perfect for experienced divers and certified open water divers.
The wrecks, Cermona II and Alagranza, were intentionally sunk by the Yellow Submarine Company in the mid-1990s and early 2000s to create an attractive dive and submarine sightseeing experience.
Mogan Caves
Mogan Caves are a spectacular underwater cave dive site located southwest of Puerto de Mogan, within the marine reserve of El Perchel. The site is ideal for certified divers who want to explore unique volcanic formations and light-sensitive marine life.
