Aqua-Marina - Canary Islands
The team at Aqua-Marina are a real find if you’re looking to get serious about your diving, or just want a solid, no-fuss operation for fun dives in the Canaries. They’re a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, which means they’re geared up to take you from beginner all the way to instructor, and they do it with a really friendly, professional touch. We’ve always appreciated their calm approach, especially when guiding newer divers around some of Tenerife’s more exciting spots. What we really love about Aqua-Marina is their local knowledge. They know the currents, the best times to hit a site before the crowds, and where to spot those sneaky angel sharks tucked into the sand. We’d suggest asking them about a morning trip to El Condesito wreck; the way the light filters through the superstructure around 10 am is just beautiful, and the resident barracuda school often makes an appearance. They’re also great at tailoring dives; if you tell them you’re really into nudibranchs, they’ll put you with a guide who knows exactly where to look. It’s that personal touch that makes them stand out.
- Location
- Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 28.064108, -16.728212
- Phone
- +34 678 66 26 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.aqua-marina.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:798165]
- Address
- Aparthotel Oro Blanco, Locales 1 & 2, Avda. Architecto Gomez Cuesta, 12, 38640 Arona, Tenerife No State, Spain
Dive Sites Near Aqua-Marina
Aqua-Marina provides access to 15 dive sites in Canary Islands.
- Abakas I - 15m
- AFRICAN VIOLET - 24m (wreck)
- AL MOTAWAKIL - 7m (wreck)
- AMERICAN STAR - 4m (wreck)
- Añaza - 18m
- Anchors Canary - 23m (wreck)
- Anfi Beach - 7m
- Anfiteatro - 20m
- ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) - 20m (wreck)
- AOW Deep - 22m (wall)
- Arguineguin Reef - 16m (reef)
- ARONA - 30m (wreck)
- Arrecifal (reef)
- Artificial - 20m (wreck)
- Artificial - Block2 - 20m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Canary Islands
Best Time to Dive in Canary Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Canary Islands occur in September, averaging 23.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 19.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 20.1°C
- February: 19.5°C
- March: 19.3°C
- April: 19.8°C
- May: 20.6°C
- June: 21.8°C
- July: 22.6°C
- August: 23.1°C
- September: 23.7°C
- October: 23.5°C
- November: 22.4°C
- December: 21.3°C
Marine Life in Canary Islands
Home to 80 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 2 octopus & squid, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 worms.
Notable Marine Life
- Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) - Reef Fish
- monkfish (Squatina squatina) - Sharks & Rays
- Damsel fish (Chromis limbata) - Reef Fish
- Bogue (Boops boops) - Reef Fish
- Bastard Grunt (Pomadasys incisus) - Reef Fish
- White Seabream (Diplodus sargus) - Reef Fish
- Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster capistrata) - Reef Fish
- Yellow Barracuda (Sphyraena viridensis) - Reef Fish
- Comb grouper (Mycteroperca fusca) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Canary Islands
Based on average water temperature of 21.5°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories