

Best for beginner divers, 5-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Taliarte is a shore dive located in El Cabrón, Gran Canaria, offering a shallow environment suitable for beginners. The site features a combination of reef sections and seagrass beds at an average depth of 7 metres, with a total range of 5 to 8 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 5 and 10 metres and light currents. The site is accessible year-round and is also suitable for night diving. Divers should maintain good buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp reef structures and coral. Water temperatures fluctuate between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Check locally before you go, as facilities at the site can change. Take extra care with your fin kicks near the reef structure, particularly on night dives when it is harder to judge your distance from sharp rock and coral.
Located on the east coast of Gran Canaria near the city of Telde.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-8m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is a solid choice for newly qualified divers to build confidence due to its shallow depth and mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 8 metres in depth, with an average depth of 7 metres.
Taliarte is a shore dive.
Yes, Taliarte is suitable for night diving, though extra care should be taken with fin kicks near the sharp reef structures.
The primary hazards include sharp coral and rock structures, as well as variable visibility that requires maintaining close contact with your team.
Diving at Taliarte in Telde requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Taliarte in Telde. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Taliarte in Telde are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Taliarte in Telde typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Taliarte in Telde typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.