Discover scuba diving
All scuba diving equipment - Participant's guide - Diving insurance
Start your journey to becoming a confident diver on a half-day scuba diving lesson in the calm waters on the coast of Gran Canaria.
Learn about diving theory and practice some basic diving skills in shallow water to get ready to take your first open water scuba dive. Appreciate the beauty of the marine life with the help of professional instructors who will make sure you are safe and comfortable underwater at all times.
Benefit from the warm climate and white sand beaches to make your underwater experience truly memorable. Receive a discover scuba diving participant's guide as a keepsake souvenir that can also be used if you intend to continue or upgrade your scuba diving level.
Itinerary
Diving is organized in several locations according to current weather conditions. We visit the following locations most often.
TUFIA
Depth: 20 m | Currents: Sometimes |  Good for Beginners
​What you can see: stingrays, octopuses, cuttlefish, and colorful nudibranchs
​​​​Tufia is one of our most popular dive sites, known for its unique volcanic underwater terrain shaped by ancient lava flows. It features caves, rock formations, and swim-throughs perfect for exploration.This easy shore dive reaches depths of up to 22 meters and is suitable for both day and night dives. Though the walk from the parking area is a bit steep, the site is easily accessible and great for snorkelers too.Tufia offers a fun, diverse, and unforgettable diving experience.
RISCO VERDE
Depth: 16 m | Currents: sometimes | Good for beginers
What you can see: ornate wrasses, damselfish, octopuses, cuttlefish, spider crabsIn, stingrays, barracudas, and angel sharks — and occasionally even butterfly rays.
​Located near the town of Arinaga, just outside the Marine Reserve, Risco Verde is a peaceful dive spot perfect for divers of all levels. Its vibrant underwater landscape features rocky crevices covered in algae, sandy bottoms, and seagrass meadows teeming with marine life.With an average depth of 10 meters (max 16m), easy shore entry, and calm conditions, Risco Verde is ideal for diving, snorkeling, and even night dives—making it a must-visit for underwater explorers.
PLAYA DE AMADORES
Depth: 12 m | Currents: normally not | Good for Beginners
What you can see: damselfish, parrotfish, cuttlefish ​​​ Amadores is a sheltered bay with calm, clear waters—ideal for Try Dives, PADI courses, and nervous or returning divers. Protected by artificial breakwaters.The shallow entry (2-3m deep) and sandy bottom make it perfect for practicing scuba skills and buoyancy control. As you explore, discover colorful parrotfish, ornate wrasse, octopus hiding in the rocks, and hovering cuttlefish. Divers seeking deeper waters will find the outer bay alive with fish schools and the chance to spot bigger marine species.
The price per person / group included:
- All prices include diving equipment.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Multilingual service (English, Spanish, German, French)
- Night dives require a minimum of 2 guests.
- If you haven't dived in over a year, we recommend a "Refresh Dive" to quickly regain skills and confidence.
- Boat dives must be booked at least 3 days in advance.
- Prices may vary by season and are confirmed at booking.
- Certified divers must have insurance as per local regulations; contact us for purchase options.
- Minimum Age Requirements of DSD/OW: 10 years old
