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Diving in El Cabron

El Cabron·Spain

Diving in El Cabron

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~3 daysGuide required

Why go

El Cabron is a protected volcanic reserve of arches, caverns and swim-throughs entered straight from the shore, teeming with fish and, in winter, angel sharks. The Canaries' finest shore diving.

When

In season: Year-round · Peak: Oct–May

Who it’s for

Skill
Beginner–Advanced
Effort
Easy
Suitable from
12+ · Teen+
Crowds
Quiet
Cost
$$$

Diving specifics

Min certification
Open water
Visibility
30 m
Liveaboard only
No

What to expect

Easy-to-advanced shore dives over dramatic volcanic topography in warm, clear Atlantic water year-round; the entry over rocks needs care in swell. La Catedral cavern is the trophy.

Dive sites

What the difficulty bands mean
easy
Shallow, sheltered, little current — fine soon after certification.
moderate
Some depth, current or navigation; a comfortable Open Water diver.
  1. El Cabrón main reef

    easy

    Shore entry over volcanic rock, angel sharks in winter

  2. Punta de la Monja

    moderate

    Arches and swim-throughs, the signature dive of the reserve

  3. La Catedral

    moderate

    Cavern at 25 m on the outer edge

How to start

Base in Arinaga or the south and dive through a local centre; the reserve is shore-accessed. Bring a 5 mm suit and your certification card.

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