Puerto Rico diving - Canary Islands
The team at Puerto Rico Diving are exactly who we want to dive with when we’re in Gran Canaria. They’re PADI pros, of course, but it’s their enthusiasm and local knowledge that really stands out. We’ve found they excel at making newer divers comfortable, easing them into the Canary Islands’ unique volcanic topography and sometimes-lively currents. Our favourite dives with them often involve the deeper wrecks, like the Arona, where you can spot barracuda hovering in the blue. For something shallower, we always suggest the El Cabrón marine reserve, especially for its octopus and cuttlefish – keep an eye out in the rocky crevices. We love that they focus on small groups, which means more bottom time and less waiting around, particularly useful when you’re trying to photograph a shy angelshark. They know the sites inside out, always recommending the best time of day to avoid crowds or catch specific marine life. If you’re looking for a friendly, no-fuss outfit to explore Gran Canaria’s lava tubes and reefs, these are your people.
- Location
- Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 27.790344, -15.715126
- Phone
- +34 619 175 394
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://prdiving.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- yes
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Italian, French
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Puerto Rico diving
Puerto Rico 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