Explore Playa del Inglés
Playa del Ingles is a purpose-built resort located to the south of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. The area is home to wide sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife as well as a multitude of incredible dive sites below the water. With dramatic volcanic landscapes and a spectacular variety of marine life including giant stingrays and angel shark, divers will be in awe as soon as they descend.
Scuba diving in Playa del Ingles is possible from dive centres in the area which explore most of the dive locations on the island including the most renowned dive site in Gran Canaria, El Cabron Marine Reserve.
Top Playa del Inglés Dive Sites
1. El Cabrón Marine Reserve
El Cabrón is one of Europe’s top dive sites, featuring volcanic arches, caves, and dramatic drop-offs. Suitable for all levels of scuba divers, it’s home to angel sharks, groupers, cuttlefish, and colorful nudibranchs. As a protected marine reserve, the biodiversity here is exceptional.
2. Arona Wreck
Located in the north of Gran Canaria at a depth of 35 metres, the Arona Wreck is ideal for advanced scuba divers. This sunken freighter shelters large schools of barracuda, eagle rays, and moray eels, offering a technical dive with excellent photographic opportunities.
3. Artificial Reef – Playa del Inglés
Just off the coast from Playa del Inglés, this artificial reef is perfect for beginner to intermediate scuba divers. It hosts a thriving ecosystem of octopus, moray eels, cuttlefish, and wrasse. The reef structure provides shelter and makes for an easy, enjoyable dive with great visibility.
4. Pasito Blanco Reef
Pasito Blanco is a gently sloping reef known for its calm conditions and rich marine life. This site is suitable for all scuba diving levels and is frequently visited by barracuda, stingrays, and garden eels. Its close proximity to Playa del Inglés makes it a popular half-day trip.
5. Bahía de Playa del Inglés (Freediving possible)
This sheltered bay near Playa del Inglés is excellent for freedivers and beginner scuba divers. With seagrass meadows and shallow reefs, it is home to bream, trumpetfish, and juvenile octopus. Its calm, clear waters offer easy access and a relaxing underwater environment.
