Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo - Canary Islands
The team at Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo, have a solid reputation in the Canaries for a reason. These guys are serious about getting you to some of the island’s more intriguing spots, especially if you’re into the deeper stuff. We’ve always appreciated their dedication to finding the *right* conditions, not just the easiest, meaning you often hit a site when it's really showing off. This is a technical diving hub, no doubt, but don’t let that intimidate you if you’re recreational. Their guides are brilliant at tailoring the experience. We love their shore dives; there’s something genuinely invigorating about gearing up by the water’s edge and walking straight in. Keep an eye on their schedule for night dives, too – we’ve had some truly memorable encounters with sleeping parrotfish and hunting cuttlefish under their guidance. You’ll find them less about the quick turnaround and more about quality dives. If you’re looking to push your limits, or just want a reliably good dive experience with experienced folk who know these waters inside out, Mirafondos is a top pick. They’re less about flashy boats and more about getting you in the water, safely, and with purpose.
- Location
- Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 28.135357, -15.435582
- Phone
- +34 676 658 361
- Website
- http://www.mirafondos.com/
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 51, Calle Galileo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35010
- Languages
- Spanish
Dive Sites Near Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo
Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo 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