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Updated Mar 31, 2026Scuba Sur operator page for Artificial Reef; boat logistics, morning dives, AOW guidance, and the main marine life list.
Artificial - Blok1
Boat-access artificial reef on Gran Canaria's south coast.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate20m - 23m
Artificial reef
Straightforward structure dive for certified divers, with an easy-to-read layout, light current, and regular boat logistics.
About Artificial - Blok1
Artificial - Blok1 is part of Gran Canaria's Arguineguin artificial reef, a field of concrete cubes, tubes, and pyramids laid over sand. The layout gives a simple structure dive with easy navigation around the modules and regular sightings of rays, angel sharks, morays, octopus, and schools of fish. It suits certified divers looking for a boat-access reef with a clean, low-stress profile.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Carry a surface marker buoy, keep clear of boat lanes on ascent, and treat the site as a planned boat pickup rather than a surface swim.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
No separate permit is called out in the public dive guides; normal operator access applies.
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Local Intel For Artificial - Blok1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access artificial reef with concrete blocks, tubes, and pyramids on sand; easy to swim through the open modules.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the site is set up for scuba and works best from a boat.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the reef sits below the comfortable surface-viewing zone.
Wildlife at Artificial - Blok1
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Artificial - Blok1
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 1/5No current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 30m
