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Digue Barcares
Boat-access reef with soft corals, rays, and angel sharks.
Local operator required
The reef is normally dived by local Gran Canaria operators or marina-based boats.
Short boat ride from Pasito Blanco harbour to an oval volcanic reef with ledges, plateaus, and sand patches. Good for easy scenic diving and photo work.
About Digue Barcares
Pasito Blanco Reef is a boat-access volcanic reef off southern Gran Canaria with plateaus, ledges, overhangs, and soft coral growth over sand patches. The site is easy enough for newer divers but still rewards experienced divers with clean terrain, steady photo subjects, and reliable encounters with rays, angel sharks, barracuda, and other Atlantic fish.
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Research Estimate At Digue Barcares
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
Where Is Digue Barcares?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Digue Barcares Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 20m
Depth Note
Top of reef around 15 m; maximum depth around 18-20 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with warm Atlantic water and good conditions much of the time.
Typical Conditions
Warm Atlantic water, gentle reef relief, and low to moderate current variation over a boat-access plateau.
Safety & Access At Digue Barcares
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The reef is shallow enough for relaxed diving, but it still pays to watch the weather and boat timing.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best handled through Pasito Blanco or nearby south-coast dive operators.
Legal Notes
Follow local marina and marine-reserve guidance for the south coast.
Local Intel For Digue Barcares
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive over an oval volcanic reef with ledges, plateaus, overhangs, and sand patches that make for an easy scenic route.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; any breath-hold use should stay strictly within local conditions and supervision.
Snorkeling
Primarily a scuba site; the useful reef sits below casual snorkelling range.
Wildlife at Digue Barcares
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Digue Barcares
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Digue Barcares
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
