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Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 species 28 contributors

Mirafondos is a Spanish dive center offering year-round diving access with 12 recorded species observations and active community video documentation.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Year-round

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Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5.9 kn
Wave
1.84 m
Water
24.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (34%)
Now: NNW (340°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.07m

Today: High 07:00 (+0.19m), Low 14:00 (-0.42m)

+0.9 m0 m-1.2 m
▲ 07:00 · +0.19m ▼ 14:00 · -0.42m ▲ 20:00 · +0.03m ▼ 02:00 · -0.39m Now -0.1m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.7 · high Air PM2.513 · moderate 07:48 20:01
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 8.8 1.9 8 0mm
09-20 6.5 1.54 8 0mm
09-21 7.6 1.14 8 0mm
09-22 8.4 0.98 8 0mm
09-23 6.8 0.94 8 0mm
09-24 4.7 0.92 6 0mm
09-25 5.4 0.88 7 0mm

About this spot

Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo operates as a dive facility in Spain with established local presence and documented marine activity. The site maintains year-round accessibility, making it viable for dive planning across all seasons. With 12 species observations logged, the location supports a reasonable range of marine life encounters typical of Spanish diving destinations. The dive center has generated three community-contributed videos, indicating active diver engagement and accessible documentation of conditions and marine encounters. This video record provides prospective divers with real-world perspectives on what to expect during visits. The site shows no signs of coral bleaching stress, suggesting stable marine conditions. While specific depth, visibility, and temperature data are not currently available, the year-round operational status and species diversity indicate the location supports sustainable diving activity across multiple seasons. Divers planning a visit should contact the center directly for current conditions, skill requirements, and site-specific details before booking.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 49%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2880km · ~662kg · €12

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

Is Mirafondos open year-round?

Yes, Mirafondos operates year-round, allowing for dive visits across all seasons. Contact the center directly to confirm current conditions and booking availability for your preferred dates.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Mirafondos. The site shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating stable marine conditions. Contact the dive center for details on current species activity and seasonal variations.

What is the difficulty level and depth?

Specific difficulty levels and depth ranges are not currently documented. Reach out to Mirafondos directly—they can match you with appropriate dives based on your certification and experience.

How do I get information about visibility and water temperature?

Current visibility and water temperature data are not available online. The dive center will provide up-to-date conditions when you contact them to plan your dive.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo

0 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-14:00

Buceo La Vieja

0.3 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 09:30-18:00

El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center

0.4 km
Dive centre

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Verified marine species observations

54 records · 41 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2016
×1records
Depth:
0–5 m

Delphinidae

Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Aug 2016
×1records

Sepia officinalis

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2016
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Aplysia dactylomela

Gastropoda · Aplysiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2016
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Astropecten aranciacus

Asteroidea · Astropectinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Apr 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Thor amboinensis

Malacostraca · Thoridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Dasyatis pastinaca

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2015
×2records
Depth:
5 m

Sabella spallanzanii

Polychaeta · Sabellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Aug 2015
×2records
Depth:
5 m

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2015
×2records
Depth:
5 m

Gymnura altavela

Elasmobranchii · Gymnuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Holothuria (Platyperona) sanctori

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jun 2015
×2records
Depth:
5 m

Diadema antillarum

Echinoidea · Diadematidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jun 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Tufia (Gran Canaria) - Los Roncadores - (03-02-2022) - Buceo MiraFondos

Producciones Maldisub

Buceo con Angelotes Gran Canaria con Mirafondos hd720

Esteban Gonzalez

INMERSION DE BUCEO EN TUFIA (GRAN CANARIA?)

KARAPAT DIVE GRAN CANARIA
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (91/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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