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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.
Dive Spot Guide•
Artificial - Blok1
Boat-access artificial reef on Gran Canaria's south coast.
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.
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Research Estimate At Artificial - Blok1
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Artificial - Blok1?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Artificial - Blok1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 23m
Depth Note
Concrete blocks sit on a sandy bottom with a roughly 20-23 m profile across the site.
Best Season
April to October; year-round access is still common.
Typical Conditions
Low current, sandy bottom, and clear structure lines make it easy to stay oriented. Surface conditions can be more exposed than the bottom.
Safety & Access At Artificial - Blok1
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Artificial - Blok1
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Artificial - Blok1
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
