

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
The Big Blue in East and North Gran Canaria offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reef, wall, cave, and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginner divers, the site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth with an average of 15 metres. Divers can access the site via shore or boat. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres, though it can occasionally drop to 2 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius. Hazards include boat traffic, rip currents, surf, and sharp rocks or sea urchins in the shallows. Divers should exercise caution regarding entanglement risks around the artificial reef structures.
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Watch your footing at the entry point as the shore break and rip currents can catch you off guard, and sea urchins and sharp rocks are common in the shallows. Shuffle your feet rather than stepping, and check local conditions before committing to a shore entry.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres allowing newly certified divers to explore at a comfortable level.
The site depth ranges from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, both shore and boat entries are available, though you should check local conditions and watch for rip currents and surf before attempting a shore entry.
Hazards include boat traffic, rip currents, surf, sea urchins, and sharp rocks. There are also entanglement risks associated with the artificial reef structures.
Diving at The Big Blue in Maspalomas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Big Blue in Maspalomas. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The Big Blue in Maspalomas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Big Blue in Maspalomas typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.