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.
Marine Life Frequently Seen
Divers exploring Balito Deep often encounter:
- stingrays and other rays on the sandy patches
- angel sharks resting on the seabed
- large schools of grunts circling the reef
- barracudas hunting above the fish schools
- moray eels hiding in rocky crevices
- octopus and various crabs living among the rocks
Occasionally divers are rewarded with a passing sea turtle, making the dive even more memorable.
Dive Site Characteristics
- Dive type: Volcanic reef / deeper dive
- Depth: Around 23 metres
- Access: Boat dive
- Level: Advanced Open Water or experienced certified divers
Location and Dive Planning
The Balito Deep dive site is located approximately 0.6 nautical miles (1.1 km) from Scuba Sur Gran Canaria near Anfi del Mar. Boat travel time from the Scuba Sur dive centre is about 5 minutes.
Because of the depth, we schedule this dive during the morning dives as part of a dual-dive trip. We combine Balito Deep frequently with nearby dive sites such as:
