GAMKO-1
Protected Area
Área marina de La Isleta
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - GAMKO-1 offers some of Canary Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Gamko-1 wreck isn't your usual deep-water exploration; it's practically a beach dive, lying right on the rocks. Sunk after a fire in Las Palmas harbour back in '89, this trawler was towed out and left to rest here, making it one of the most accessible wrecks in the Canaries. We love how the Gamko-1 has become a proper artificial reef. Its shallow depth means light penetrates beautifully, illuminating schools of sardines that shimmer around the superstructure. Look closely and you'll spot moray eels peering from crevices, while octopus often cling to the rusting metalwork, their camouflage almost perfect against the barnacles. It’s a fantastic site for newer wreck divers or those looking for a long, relaxed dive without the need for advanced decompression protocols. Our favourite time to dive it is first thing in the morning before any surface chop picks up, when the visibility often feels limitless.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to GAMKO-1
Dive shops near GAMKO-1
El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center
Buceo La Vieja
Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo
BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA
KARAPAT DIVE
Buceo Norte
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GAMKO-1
GAMKO-1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GAMKO-1, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
74°F · Range: 22.2–25.4°C
Current Speed
10 cm/s
Direction: SE (126.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.081 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.89 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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