Diving Playa del Inglés Gran Canaria
We frequently get asked if there is any
good diving or snorkelling in the sea next to Playa del Inglés or the adjoining
resorts of Maspalomas, Sonnenland, San Agustín or Bahia Feliz in Gran Canaria.
Unfortunately the answer is.. not really. Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas are best
known for their beaches and the amazing sand-dunes behind the beach... which in diving terms
means .. lots of sand, not much marine life, and not much depth. Compared to the main dive
sites on Gran Canaria, the local shoreline is a bit like the dunes that back them up .. a bit
of a desert.
Divers also tell us that they have searched for an authorised PADI dive centre in Playa del
Inglés, but because the adjacent diving is poor, there is currently no PADI Approved
Dive Centre in Playa del Ingles, Mapaslomas, Meloneras, San Agustin or the other resorts of
the 'Sur'. It may look on the map as though we are some distance from the hotels in the South
but the motorway which links the South and North of the Island means that it is quick and
easy to get from Playa del Ingles to Arinaga.
But do not worry. Playa del Ingles has always had a reputation as a sun lovers destination, and has all the attractions and facilities to make it a great family holiday destination. It is also only twenty minutes from the marine reserve at El Cabrón near Arinaga on the East Coast, regarded by all the locals as the best place to dive in Gran Canaria. There is plenty of diving, there is one of the best mixes of marine life on the island, and you can dive over ten different routes in the reserve. If you are staying in Playa del Inglés then the place to go diving is in the Marine Reserve at Arinaga.
The El Cabrón area is famous because the volcanic reef has arches, caves, cliffs and with these varied habitats it is a marine-life hotspot where you can see almost the whole catalog of marine species from tiny seahorses to angel sharks and butterfly rays. The main advantages of diving in the El Cabrón Marine Reserve are:-
- See more, with over 10 routes and 400 marine species
- 'Casa Limon' is the most spacious and relaxed dive centre in Gran Canaria
- Our team are mature, knowledgeable and highly rated on TripAdviser!
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We offer a free collection service for divers from Playa del Ingles every day for divers, so that they can come here in our air conditioned mini-bus and enjoy the best diving in Gran Canaria, and be back with their family in Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas or Meloneras in time for afternoon tea.
Playa del Inglés also has a very vibrant night-life, and plenty of reasonably priced accommodation, so you can party one night and then dive on other days, chilling out between in the dunes or shopping in the Yumbo centre.
In summary, if you are coming here with a family and only diving a couple of days, then Playa del Ingles is a great base from which to explore Gran Canaria. There are plenty of things to do and see in Playa del Ingles including two water parks, the beach area, horse riding, jeep safaris, sky-diving and helicopter trips (to name just a few). From here it is a short journey to the El Cabrón marine reserve where you can take part in some top diving experiences.
Main Hotels, Bungalows and Apartments in Playa del Ingles and Normal Collection Times
We collect you from these main Hotels and Apartments on a regular basis, plus many more smaller apartments.
| Hotel Name | Collection Time |
| Agaete Parque | 08:55-09:10 |
| Amazonas | 08:55-09:10 |
| Apolo | 08:55-09:10 |
| Barbados | 08:55-09:10 |
| Barcelo Las Margaritas | 08:55-09:05 |
| Beverly Park | 09:00-09:10 |
| Biarritz | 08:55-09:10 |
| Broncemar | 08:55-09:10 |
| Barbacan | 08:55-09:10 |
| Buenos Aires | 08:55-09:10 |
| Carmen | 08:55-09:10 |
| Caserio Azul | 08:55-09:10 |
| Corona Roja | 08:55-09:10 |
| Eugenia Victoria | 08:55-09:10 |
| Europalace | 08:55-09:10 |
| Europa | 08:55-09:10 |
| Gran Canaria Princess | 08:55-09:10 |
| Green Ocean | 08:55-09:10 |
| Green Park | 08:55-09:10 |
| Green Field | 08:55-09:10 |
| Ifa Dunamar | 08:55-09:10 |
| Ifa Buenaventura | 08:55-09:10 |
| Ifa Catarina | 08:55-09:10 |
| Ifa Continental | 08:55-09:10 |
| Ifa Dunamar | 08:55-09:10 |
| Iguazu | 08:55-09:10 |
| Jardin Del Atlantico | 08:55-09:10 |
| Koka | 08:55-09:10 |
| Liberty Apartments | 08:55-09:10 |
| Las Dunas | 08:55-09:10 |
| Los Girasoles | 08:55-09:10 |
| Los Salmones | 08:55-09:10 |
| Lucana | 08:55-09:10 |
| Marieta Aparthotel | 08:55-09:10 |
| Montemar | 08:55-09:10 |
| Marbella Golf | 08:55-09:10 |
| Miraflor Park | 08:55-09:10 |
| Neptuno | 08:55-09:10 |
| Paraiso Maspalomas | 08:55-09:10 |
| Parque Cristobal | 08:55-09:10 |
| Parque Tropical | 08:55-09:10 |
| Parquemar | 08:55-09:10 |
| Marieta Aparthotel | 08:55-09:10 |
| Parque Romantico | 08:55-09:10 |
| Rebecca Park | 08:55-09:10 |
| Riu Don Miguel | 08:55-09:10 |
| Riu Flamingo | 08:55-09:10 |
| Riu Palmeras | 08:55-09:10 |
| Riu Palmitos Bungalows | 08:55-09:10 |
| Riu Papayas | 08:55-09:10 |
| Riu Waikiki | 08:55-09:10 |
| Rondo | 08:55-09:10 |
| Rey Carlos | 08:55-09:10 |
| Sante Fe | 08:55-09:10 |
| Sahara Playa I and II | 08:55-09:10 |
| San Valentin and Terraflor Park | 08:55-09:10 |
| Sandy Beach | 08:55-09:10 |
| Santa Clara | 08:55-09:10 |
| Sol Y Mar Apartments | 08:55-09:10 |
| Strelitzias | 08:55-09:10 |
| Sunwing Resort Playa Ingles | 08:55-09:10 |
| Tinache | 08:55-09:10 |
| Tivoli | 08:55-09:10 |
| Valparaiso | 08:55-09:10 |
| Veril Playa | 08:55-09:10 |
| Walhalla | 08:55-09:10 |
If your Hotel or apartment is not listed above, please contact us and we will confirm a normal collection time.
NO Deposit, Cancellation or Change fees!
