Gran Canaria is recognised for its Biodiversity and large variety of marine life such as turtles, dolphins, whales, sharks, rays, octopus and an abundance of a large schools of beautiful fish including but not limited to: Barracudas, Bream, Sardine and the famous Canarian Trumpet fish. Exploring the underwater world through scuba diving in Gran Canaria ensures an eye-opening glimpse into the life of the sea creatures in their natural habitat and a chance to earn priceless memories. This is one of the reasons it’s one of the best diving spots in Europe! Other equally stunning justifications for its popularity are pristine waters, warm weather, year-round sun and wonderful volcanic seascapes. Taking a plunge, is one of the best ways of leaving the stresses of home behind, be it during the summer or winter, when water temperatures never drop below 18 degrees, and can reach as high as 25 degrees.
Canary Diving Adventures, a diving school Gran Canaria established back in 1998, is open to all levels of swimmers and divers giving everybody the best opportunity to discover our underwater world. Its humble beginnings initiated in the south of Gran Canaria, when two of the most experienced and enthusiastic diving instructors, named David O’Connor and Jerry O’Conner decided to educate interested tourists in scuba diving. Today, it runs successfully, with three of its additional centres, focusing on offering divers a slice of adventure on their daily dive trips.
Imagine all of this at an inexpensive rate! It’s much like a dream come true, isn’t it? Well, by enrolling on the courses offered at Canary Diving Adventures, you can start from learning the basics of scuba diving or upgrade your current skills.
Some of the popular courses undertaken are the following:
- PADI Bubblemaker Course
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving
- Scuba TuneUp/ Reactivate Course
- PADI Open Water Diver
- PADI Discover Snorkeling
What’s common in all the above courses is the accessibility of a favourable underwater environment, availability of training materials, equipment and aids, as well as an e-Learning option to upskill yourself. Everything is provided at the highest level of service. Offers are also recurrent here, providing favourable discounts on PADI open water scuba diving course certification and when booking online, you will receive a 10% discount.
We believe it’s hard to locate a diving school that’s an all-rounder, be it in terms of offers, charges, ease of booking a dive trip and a qualified team to take you on your underwater adventure.
Canary Diving Adventures offer magnificent views of wrecks and reefs from the best sites. Here are a few of our favourites:
- Pasito Blanco
- Russian Wreck
- Taurito Reef
- Artificial Reef
- Taurito Caves
- Arguineguin Reef
- Angel Wall – El Perchel
- Black Sands – El Perchel
- El Medio Almud
- Cermona Wreck
- Araganza Wreck
Whether you choose to experience the abundance of marine life or take advantage of the photo opportunities, the above-mentioned sites fulfil it all. It’s no wonder why Grand Canaria witnesses millions of tourists every year, gathering together to enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
Gran Canaria is not just about stunning landscapes and sunny beaches. It’s also about scuba diving, offering divers a plethora of sites to explore and take the opportunity to go into the depths of water, in search of marine life. We truly believe that Canaria Diving Adventures will give you an experience rivalled to none and create unforgettable memories worth cherishing. Our enthusiastic, friendly team look forward to seeing you!