Arguineguin Reef

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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.

Marine Life Frequently Seen

Divers exploring Arguineguín Reef often encounter:

  • trumpetfish (using the reef as a nursery)
  • moray eels (hiding until dusk)
  • octopus (nesting in the rocky crevices)
  • sardines
  • roncadores (yellow snappers)
  • barracudas (hunting above the reef)
  • stingrays

This combination of rock formations and abundant marine life makes Arguineguín Reef a favorite site for both underwater photography and naturalist-focused dives.

 

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Dive Site Characteristics

  • Dive type: Volcanic reef / drift dive
  • Depth: Shallow to moderate (15 m), sandy bottom with reef formations
  • Access: Boat dive
  • Level: Suitable for certified divers

Location and Dive Planning

The Arguineguín Reef dive site is located approximately 1.6 nautical miles (1.9 km) from Scuba Sur Gran Canaria. Boat travel time from the Scuba Sur dive centre at Anfi del Mar is about 25 minutes.

We dive the reef during morning boat dives as part of a dual-dive schedule and is frequently combined with:

If the afternoon boat is exclusively for certified divers, this site may occasionally be visited during the afternoon dive session.

FAQ – Arguineguin Reef Dive Site

Where is the Arguineguin Reef dive site located?

The Arguineguin Reef dive site is located in southern Gran Canaria in front of the vilage of ARguineguin, less than 2 nautical miles from the Scuba Sur dive centre at Anfi del Mar.

What marine life can be seen at Arguineguin Reef?

Divers frequently encounter trumpetfish, moray eels, octopus, sardines, roncadores, barracudas and stingrays.

What level is required to dive Arguineguin Reef?

The dive site is suitable for certified divers and is commonly visited during morning boat dives from Scuba Sur Gran Canaria.