El Cabrón
Also known as: Arinaga Marine Reserve
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow shore-entry area is usable for snorkeling but the site is primarily developed as a scuba destination, not a dedicated snorkel trail
Safety notes
Rocky shore entry/exit that becomes hazardous in swell, medium currents, rough seas when the north-east wind is strong
Permits & fees
El Cabrón is a protected marine reserve (Reserva Natural/Marina de El Cabrón) where commercial dive operators must hold Canarian Government authorization to run trips/training (e.g., Davy Jones Diving cites 'Approval No TA-1-0004981.04'). No specific per-diver EUR permit fee was found in sources searched - unlike La Restinga's quota system, El Cabrón's regulation appears to be centered on operator-level authorization rather than an individual diver fee/permit.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Arinaga
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.