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Canary Islands - Map
Although
technically part of Europe (Spain), the Canary Islands are
located just of the north-west coast of Africa.
The
three main islands - Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife
have been major tourist centers for many years and the the
local diving industry is a thriving business.
All
levels of divers can dive the local waters which offer some
superb wreck dives, deep dives as well as an abundance of
stunning coral and marine life.
Gran
Canaria
Gran Canaria offers both novice and advanced divers the chance
to explore the famous Arinaga Marine Reserve as well as some
good wreck dives.
Highlights
include...
Arinaga
Marine Reserve
On the east coast of the island, this is one of the most popular
dive sites in the Canaries and an ideal dive to introduce
yourself to the loacl diving scene.
Pasito Blanco
On the west of the island, some good off-shore dives and a
few small wreck sites.
Las Palmas
Along the north-east coast, this is where you'll find the
best wreck diving.
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Lanzarote
The
easternmost island, Lanzarote is famous for it's "three
wrecks in one" dive site at Barranco
de Quequiere. The islands other dive sites offer more wrecks
and superb coral.
Highlights
include...
Barranco
de Quequiere
Three wrecks in one! Enough said..?
"The
Rabat"
The "Rabat" is
an old Moroccan fishing boat, just over 30m in length. An
unusual wreck in that there is no damage or any evidence as
to why it sank!
"The
Temple Hall"
An massive cargo ship, broken in two, with it's stern
sticking out from the water. The rest of the ship is under
12m of water and qualified divers can even explore the old
engine room.
The
Cathedral
A truly spectacular dive! A large void running through the
central reef for over 30m. Ask anyone who's dived in the Canary
Islands where to go, they'll all say "The
Cathedral".
Harbour
Wall
A must for underwater photographers! Full with marine life,
there are also large boulders which lead down to the slopjg
sand banks.
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Tenerife
The
largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is home to a couple
of superb wreck dives and some good cave diving. Arguably
the best of all the islands for divers!
Highlights
include...
Stingray
Wreck
Ever dived in a fish tank? Well this is as near as you'll
get. Home to Stingrays, Eagle Rays and even a few Manta Rays,
the diving here is so compact that you are literally surrounded
by fish. Entry to the wreck is at both ends.
"The
Condesito"
An old cargo ship which crashed into the lighthouse! Several
rooms of the ship can be explored and the site is surrounded
by sardines. Octopus also call this home!
Yellow Mountain
Popular dive site which is home to many moray eels as you
pass through the cave. The multi-coloured lava rocks are a
great sight.
Champinones
("Mushrooms")
Known as "Mushrooms"
due to the shapes of the rocks. Some great swim-throughs and
caves to explore and if you're lucky you'll catch a glimpse
of an Angel Shark.
Rock
de Fabien
Covered in coral and surrounded with white sand, "The
Rock" is a dive site for advanced divers,
reaching down to over 30m.
The
Blow Hole
Another site for advanced divers, exiting down to 25m through
a cave full of octopus, lobster and prawns. There's a great
system of caves which has numerous entry points with a large
marine life population.
Ali
Baba Caves
Once again, not a dive site for novices. Angel Sharks and
Groupers can be seen as you enter the caves which go down
to over 35m.
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