Playa Chica Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

21.0–25.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–22.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Playa Chica is a popular dive site located on the southern coast of Gran Canaria, known for its clear waters and diverse marine life. The site is accessible from the shore, making it convenient for divers of various skill levels.

Diving at Playa Chica offers opportunities to explore rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, where divers can encounter a variety of fish species, octopuses, and sometimes even rays. The underwater topography is interesting, with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 21.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
Rock Sand Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best light in the morning, focus on marine life close to the reefs.

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