Gran Canaria · Spain · Reef
Los Cañones
Lava arches and roofless canyons to swim through
Area photo: Gino maccanti from spain · CC BY 2.0
Los Cañones is a shore dive in Sardina del Norte bay through lava structures: arches and small canyons open to the sky. Swimming through them tests diving skills, while angel sharks, stingrays and eagle rays use the same ground.
Also known as Los Canones.
Where it is and how deep
28.1525° N, 15.7021° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The route threads through lava formations, passing under arches and along narrow canyons with no roof, which puts diving skills to the test. Angel sharks, stingrays and eagle rays are the species to watch for, and the deepest point of the route is 18 m.
Marine life and season
- Stingrays
- Eagle rays
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Gran Canaria: Conditions stay stable almost all year on this coast, so no month stands out as a peak.
Sources
- Los Cañones (ScubaGo) — ScubaGo
- Inmersiones de buceo en Gran Canaria — Buceo Norte
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