

Best for beginner divers, Up to 14m, boat entry, mild current.
Gran Cañon is a wall and reef dive located in the Cantabric Sea off San Sebastian. Reaching a maximum depth of 14 metres, this site is suitable for beginner divers looking to gain experience on vertical terrain. Access is by boat, and the site features a mild current. Visibility at Gran Cañon is variable, so it is advisable to check local conditions before planning a dive. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, common octopus, marbled electric ray, scorpionfish, conger eel, and various sea slugs and crustaceans. Divers should confirm appropriate wetsuit thickness with a local centre, as water temperatures fluctuate between 12 and 22 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Because visibility here is variable, check local conditions before heading out rather than assuming a good day. Water temperature swings between 12 and 22 degrees Celsius across the year, so a suitable wetsuit thickness is worth confirming with a local dive centre before you kit up.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 14m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
12-22°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, including those with an Open Water certification looking to gain experience on vertical terrain.
Gran Cañon reaches a maximum depth of 14 metres.
Access to Gran Cañon is by boat.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, common octopus, marbled electric ray, scorpionfish, conger eel, and various sea slugs and crustaceans.
The site features a mild current and variable visibility. Water temperatures range from 12 degrees Celsius in January to 22 degrees Celsius in August.
Diving at Gran Cañon in Donostia / San Sebastián requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Gran Cañon in Donostia / San Sebastián. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Gran Cañon in Donostia / San Sebastián are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.