Dive into the world of scuba diving with this diving baptism on the beaches of Arguineguin and Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria!
Gran Canaria is one of the best islands in the Canary Islands for diving and is considered one of the 100 best diving destinations. Among the reasons: 230 kilometres of coastline, optimal wind and sea conditions with a water temperature between 18 and 22 degrees all year round and a large number of protected species and a rich biodiversity that have made Gran Canaria a Biosphere Reserve since 2005 by UNESCO.
A diving baptism in Gran Canaria is a unique opportunity to learn this fascinating sport, as it is a place with perfect conditions for beginners and an impressive seabed.
The diving instructors of Scuba Sur Diving Gran Canaria will accompany you on this diving baptism on the beaches of Arguineguín or Puerto Rico. In their dive centre they will provide you with all the diving equipment, they will explain the basic diving rules and techniques and then you will start a boat trip along the beaches of Arguineguín or Puerto Rico until you reach the dive site. Once there, you will begin the 30 minute dives in which each participant will dive accompanied by one of the instructors, so there is no need to worry, as this is a diving baptism with a totally personalised dive.
Don't miss this opportunity and book this diving baptism on the beaches of Arguineguín and Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria.
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Practical information
- Welcome in the centre by the instructor and fill in of a registration form as well a the medical questionnaire.
- Briefing covering dive protocols, underwater communication techniques and safety measures. Note that your instructor handles all the equipment and logistics, so you only need to focus on breathing, finning, and enjoying the underwater adventure!
- Once geared up you will board the boat and make the way to the dive site.
- You will be diving one-on-one with your assigned instructor. He or she is always in direct contact and handles your gear. This direct approach makes the dive a very personalised experience and guarantees a great experience.
- Return to the centre, debrief and exchange ideas and impressions.
Know how to swim.
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.
Do not present medical condition disallowing scuba diving.
Arriving to the center by bus from Playa Del Ingles:
- Take bus number 1, 33, 39 and 90 (direction Mogan) from the Global Bus Company (blue colored bus). Get off just behind the roundabout at ANFIask the busdriver where ANFI is and they will tell youfrom (Playa De) Mogan : take bus number 1, 33, 39 and 90 (direction Las Palmas or Playa del Ingles) from the Global Bus Company (blue colored bus).
- Get off just before the roundabout at ANFIask the busdriver where ANFI is.
- Once you get off the bus, walk to the roundabout and then down to “ANFI Beach Club”. Do not enter the hotel but continue down towards the beach.
- Arriving at the beach, follow the yellow direction signs. Take right and follow the beachcross the big plaza (with restaurants and cafe’s) and continue along the marina. Do NOT cross the little white bridge. Follow the boats and just before the cocktail bar, follow the path to your left and you will arrive automatically at our Dive Center.
Arriving to the center by car:
- Take the GC500 up to the roundabout at ANFI and take the third exit.
- Then immediately make a sharp turn right and follow Calle de Anfi Del Mar. Early in the morning, you can park for free on the right side of this road, between the trees. Later, you can park your car at the (paying) at the roundabout.
- Once parked, get to our center by following the direction from above.You can also park your car inside the (covered and paying) parking of the ANFI resort.
- Look for the yellow direction signs. Do NOT cross the little white bridge. Follow the boats and just before the cocktail bar/fun park, follow the path to your left and you will arrive automatically at the Dive Center.
- Instructor
- Boat ride
- Wetsuit
- Scuba diving equipment
- Insurance
- Boat fees
- Photos
- Water
- Food
- GoPro rental (additional fee)
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Change of clothes
- Water