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Explore MaspalomasMaspalomas is the oldest tourist town on the south coast of Gran Canaria, which be
Explore Maspalomas
Maspalomas is the oldest tourist town on the south coast of Gran Canaria, which belongs to the Canary Islands archipelago of Spain. The area is best known for its beaches and the incredible sand dunes located just beyond it. Scuba diving in Maspalomas is not possible directly from the shore but via boat; reefs, both natural and artificial, and wrecks are found in the surrounding waters.
Maspalomas diving takes place from dive centres and dive resorts in the area. Many of the dive centres offer a full range of dive courses from Discover Scuba to Divemaster.
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Diving in Maspalomas
Relax on a boat’s sundeck while heading out to dive on reefs bursting with colour at sites such as Pasito Blanco and Faro Reef, which is one of the youngest reefs in the area. Artificial reefs have been implemented to create a refuge for endangered species while there are several wrecks to dive, from the 17-metre deep Meteor Wreck to the Piper Plane Wreck, which sits 33-metres deep. If it’s your first time heading underwater, there are a number of shallow, calm sites ideal for training dive courses such as El Pajar and Playa Amadores.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Maspalomas
While scuba diving in Maspalomas, divers will encounter both Atlantic and Mediterranean species as well as species endemic to the islands. In spring and summer, brightly coloured nudibranch can be seen adding colour to the reef while the critically endangered angel shark is often witnessed at sites such as Faro Reef. The island grouper is endemic to the Canaries and is a resident of the dive sites close to the Maspalomas. Throughout the year, lucky divers may spot dolphins and whales surfing the waves offshore.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 200
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Moray Eel
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Barracuda
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Eagle Ray
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
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Trumpetfish
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Angel Shark
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Total number of species: 100
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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
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Pufferfish
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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 150
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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Snapper
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Total number of species: 120
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Flounder
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The best Time to dive in Maspalomas
Gran Canaria is bathed by the Gulf Stream, which regulates the water temperature, keeping it between 17℃-18℃ in winter and around 23℃ in the summer. There is sun all-year-round, with mild winters and warm summers. Visibility in the Canary Islands if often more than 30-metres, making Maspalomas diving accessible throughout the year - just make sure to don a thicker wetsuit in the winter!
