

Best for advanced divers, 0-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Cruentats Cave is a shore-accessible cave and canyon system located in East and North Gran Canaria. Reaching a maximum depth of 18 metres, the site features an overhead environment that requires advanced certification and precise buoyancy control. Divers should be prepared for a shore entry involving surf and a shore break, necessitating careful timing during calmer swell periods. While currents are generally mild, conditions can change rapidly. A torch is recommended for navigating the cave, as natural light diminishes quickly. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, marbled electric rays, great barracuda, and various bream and crab species. Always remain alert for local boat traffic.
28.16620, -15.68020
The shore entry involves a surf and shore break, so time your entry and exit carefully during calmer swell periods. Carry a torch regardless of planned dive time, as natural light inside the cave drops off quickly even in the shallower sections.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 18m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, European common cuttlefish, marbled electric rays, great barracuda, trumpetfish, pufferfish, flatworms, European parrotfish, black moray, Turkish wrasse, round fantail stingray, crabs, and bream.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead environment, potential for surf during entry and exit, and the need for specific cave awareness skills.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 metres.
This is a shore-accessible dive site. Entry and exit require navigating a surf and shore break, so timing is essential.
Hazards include the overhead environment of the cave, potential for entanglement, and surf at the entry point. Divers should also monitor for boat traffic and changing currents.
Diving at Cruentats Cave in Gáldar requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cruentats Cave in Gáldar. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Cruentats Cave in Gáldar typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.