¿Looking for the best places to snorkel in Gran Canaria?? This Spanish island off the coast of Africa boasts crystal clear waters and amazing marine life - it's the perfect paradise to explore with your mask and snorkel!
From white sandy beaches to volcanic cliffs, Gran Canaria offers a wide variety of underwater landscapes to discover. We show you the 7 top spots for snorkelling on the island and enjoy watching brightly coloured tropical fish. Take note!
1. Maspalomas Beach
Located in the south of the island, Maspalomas is an extensive beach of dunes and golden sands. In the water you will find meadows of seba, where parrot fish, salema, bogas and other species swim. It is a perfect spot for snorkelling, with little waves.
In addition, if you go offshore you can discover the Veneguera marine reserve, with impressive rock formations. A top option for snorkelling lovers in Gran Canaria.
2. Amadores Beach
Further west, Playa de Amadores offers a privileged environment for snorkelling. Surrounded by cliffs, its turquoise waters are home to a rich marine life - don't miss its sandy seabed!
Here you can see angelfish, salema, moray eels, merulas and if you are lucky, turtles. The waves are usually calm, ideal for exploring with goggles and snorkel. A 100% beach recommended for snorkelling.
3. Puerto Rico Beach
The popular Puerto Rico Beachin the municipality of Mogán, is another lovely beach for snorkelling in Gran Canaria. It has crystal clear waters, golden sands and shallow reefs.
Its turquoise waters are home to a wide variety of fish, such as salema, moray eels, moray eels, moray eels and even barracudas. If you dive its rocky seabed, you will discover a fascinating underwater world! A great way to spend the day exploring with your snorkelling equipment.
4. Las Canteras Beach
We continue our list with this magnificent urban beach of Las Palmas. Las Canteras Beach has a natural reef that protects it from the waves, creating a calm sea perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
In its waters you will find all kinds of fish among the rocks of the reef, such as moray eels, merulas or salemas. If you're lucky, you may even see the angelfish, typical of this beach. A unique setting for snorkelling in the capital of Gran Canaria.
5. Güigüi Bay
We continue with this impressive enclave located in the west of the island. Güigüi Bay is a natural pool with transparent waters, ideal for snorkelling. It has rich seagrass meadows and reefs with a great variety of fish.
Here you can swim among salema, moray eels or even chapines. The bay tends to have gentle waves, perfect for exploring with your snorkelling gear. However, you must access it by boat or kayak as there is no land access, so it's worth it!
6. Roque de la Entallada
Another spectacular spot is this rock or islet located in the southwest of Gran Canaria. It is a huge volcanic reef that emerges in the middle of the ocean. A real paradise for snorkelling.
Its seabed has caves, tunnels and an exceptional biodiversity. During the tour you'll see merulas, moray eels, moray eels, dolphins and, if you're very lucky, turtles. It can only be visited by sea, by boat or kayak, so get ready to be amazed!
7. Sotavento Beach
We finish the list with this beach located in the south, near Costa Calma. Playa de Sotavento is one of the best spots on the island for snorkelling and windsurfing.
It has reefs, sandbanks and turquoise waters inhabited by salema, moray eels, amberjacks and other species. In calm weather, the conditions are ideal for exploring with your snorkelling gear - you'll love it!
And so much for our selection of the best snorkelling spots in Gran Canaria. As you can see, this Atlantic island has many incredible spots to explore with your mask and snorkel. So grab your gear and dive in to discover this underwater paradise, and good bubbles!
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