Welcome to San Agustin, Gran Canaria! San Agustin is a sunshine pocket located on the South coast of Gran Canaria. It is the first tourist beach you see when travelling to the South of the island from the capital Las Palmas. With dark golden sand and clear blue skies it is the perfect holiday destination […]
Why do we need to give a Scuba Diving Briefing before each dive? Whether you are a novice scuba diver or a seasoned professional receiving an adequate dive briefing from your dive guide is an integral part of the dive. A scuba diving briefing provides: Clear expectations for the dive Explains the objectives of the […]
With countless days of sunshine, stunning rock formations, and golden beaches the Canary Islands are quickly becoming the ‘’go to destination’’ for holiday makers and divers alike. The geographical location of the Canary Islands next to the African Coast ensure the weather stays constant all year round and you can go scuba diving 365 days […]
Maspalomas is the sunshine pocket of Gran Canaria, with an average of 320 days of sunshine, sand dunes and endless shops and restaurants. It is the perfect summer or winter break for tourists, but does Maspalomas have any scuba diving sites? Can I Scuba Dive from Maspalomas Beach? Unfortunately the answer is no. Maspalomas is […]
As a Scuba diving instructor working in Gran Canaria the skill that my students require the most practice with is clearing water from the mask. Don’t worry we have all been there, especially myself. During my Open Water course, the skill I could not master was removing and replacing my scuba diving mask underwater. The […]
The Trumpetfish While diving in Gran Canaria we often see many weird and marvelous species of fish. Some might say that the Trumpetfish is the weirdest of them all. Although they might not look like your conventional species of fish, they are a highly adapted species. Let’s take a look at this often misunderstood species […]
Guest blog by © 2018 | Myryame Angers | myryame@divezone.net It’s no longer a myth, the condition of the oceans around the globe is deteriorating. Not because of scuba divers, but a little bit more because of the man behind the mask and fins. Still, as scuba divers, we are in direct contact with the oceans […]
The Cuttlefish – The King Of Camouflage. Cuttlefish belong to the group of mollusks called the cephalopods. While diving in Gran Canaria we see all species of Cephalopods. The cephalopods are a highly intelligent group of ocean creatures that contains the species: Octopus Squid Cuttlefish Nautiluses The literal translation of the term Cephalopod is […]
Are there sharks in Gran Canaria? Yes! Many species of sharks primarily live in warm and shallow coastal waters, making Gran Canaria their ideal habitat. Let’s have a look at the different shark species living in Gran Canaria. 1. The angel shark The Angel shark is the shark that most people associate with Gran […]
As a scuba diving instructor working in Gran Canaria, the most common question people ask me is, ‘How can I make my air last longer?’ But why is conserving air when scuba diving so important for divers? Put simply, more air means: Longer dives Increased bottom time Greater chance of seeing more marine life Becoming […]
Top four locations for scuba diving in Gran Canaria Are you a diver looking for some of the best scuba diving in Gran Canaria or are you a beginner looking to try scuba diving? Look no further. Leagues Ahead Diving have compiled a list of the four best dive sites on Gran Canaria that will […]
Congratulations! You are taking the first steps to change your life and try scuba diving in Gran Canaria. Scuba diving is one of the most rewarding and exhilarating recreational sports out there and in Gran Canaria, the dive sites are beautiful and guaranteed to get you hooked! Let’s have a look at the most frequent […]