Leagues Ahead Diving - Canary Islands
The team at Leagues Ahead Diving are the kind of people you immediately feel comfortable with, whether you’re strapping on a tank for the first time or shaking off the rust after a long break. They’re based in Playa del Ingles, an easy jaunt to a surprising number of spots – seriously, over 200 sites in the area means you're not seeing the same seabed twice in a week. We love their knack for making every dive feel personal; it’s not just a cattle car operation. For us, Leagues Ahead really shines with their instructional side. If you're looking to start your PADI Open Water or even eye a Divemaster internship, they’ve got a patient, thorough approach. We always appreciate a centre that doesn't rush the skills, making sure you actually *get* it before moving on. The equipment is always in good nick too, which is a small but crucial detail for peace of mind. Our favourite thing might be their ability to find a quiet corner, even at popular sites. One morning we had a spectacular drift dive past a wall draped in orange gorgonian, just us and a few parrotfish crunching on coral, while other boats were clearly elsewhere. That kind of local knowledge makes all the difference. If you want a dive operation that feels like diving with friends, these are your people.
- Location
- Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 27.765590, -15.571031
- Phone
- +34 652 68 06 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://leaguesdiving.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- All PADI Courses, Discover Scuba, PADI Open Water, Divemaster Internship, Try Scuba Diving for the First Time, PADI Recreational Courses, Fun Dives for Certified Divers, Snorkelling Tours
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 6, Avenida de Moya, Playa del Inglés – S. Bartolomé de Tirajana, 35100
Dive Sites Near Leagues Ahead Diving
Leagues Ahead Diving 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
- Acuarios Jandia - PADI, SSI
- Apnea Academy West Europe
- APNEA CANARIAS
- Aqua-Marina - ["PADI"]
- Aquanautic Club Lanzarote
- Aquarius Dive Center SL - ["PADI"]
- Aquatis Dive Center - ["SSI"]
- Arrecifal
- Barracuda Scuba Diving Lanzarote - ["PADI"]
- Benthos Buceo
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