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Dive Spot Guide•
Punta de la Sal
Deep El Cabron route with volcanic walls and fish life.
Local operator required
Best handled by a local operator that can choose the entry window and avoid a rough exit.
Experienced shore dive in Arinaga's El Cabron reserve, with volcanic ledges, cracks, and deeper reef sections that suit calm days and local guidance.
About Punta de la Sal
Punta de la Sal is the deeper, more exposed route inside Gran Canaria's El Cabron reserve near Arinaga. Expect a rocky shore entry, volcanic ledges, cracks, sand patches, and fish-rich drop-offs that reward experienced divers when the sea is calm and the local plan is conservative.
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Research Estimate At Punta de la Sal
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Punta de la Sal?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Punta de la Sal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the working section around 10 to 20 m, with the deeper line reaching about 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer mornings and settled swell windows.
Typical Conditions
Volcanic ledges, cracks, sand patches, and an exposed Atlantic shoreline with good visibility on settled days and more demand when wind or swell builds.
Safety & Access At Punta de la Sal
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
SurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Use a local guide who knows the entry and can read the sea state. Keep buoyancy tight on the deeper section and turn early if the exit gets rough.
Access Restrictions
Use the designated rocky shore approach and avoid the site when wind or swell makes the entry or exit poor.
Legal Notes
Follow reserve guidance and any local access controls in force for the El Cabron area.
Local Intel For Punta de la Sal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a better fit for experienced scuba divers than for casual reef hopping. The deeper line and exposed shore setup reward careful planning.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive route; the deeper profile and rocky shore access make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the terrain and depth are better suited to scuba.
Wildlife at Punta de la Sal
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta de la Sal
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta de la Sal
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
