challenging
9 hours total over multiple sessions
Good cardiovascular health and moderate physical fitness are required to manage pressure changes and physicality of deep dives.
Take your diving skills beyond the usual depths with Pura Vida Diving’s SSI Deep Diving Specialty course in Las Palmas. Learn advanced techniques and discover Gran Canaria’s unique underwater world safely and confidently.
Las Palmas, the vibrant capital of Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, offers an aquatic playground prized by divers for its clarity and diverse underwater landscapes. Here, Pura Vida Diving presents the Curso Buceo Profundo, an SSI Deep Diving Specialty course designed to open the door to deeper, more challenging dives. This 9-hour course is ideal for certified divers ready to confidently extend their underwater range beyond 18 meters, unlocking new levels of marine discovery in the Atlantic’s temperate waters.
The underwater terrain off Las Palmas is characterized by volcanic rock formations and hidden caves that reflect the island’s volcanic origins. Diving deeper means encountering rare species like the dusky grouper or the colorful parrotfish against a backdrop of rugged seabeds and expansive drop-offs. The course equips divers with essential knowledge about deep diving physiology, planning, and safety protocols, reinforcing skills through three open water dives guided by experienced instructors.
Pura Vida Diving's location in Las Palmas anchors it as a key player in the region’s vibrant dive community. The company’s dedication to comprehensive training and small group sizes ensures personalized attention, making this specialty course accessible and rewarding. Their focus on safe techniques amid the unique local conditions—currents and visibility can vary dramatically—prepares divers not just to dive deeper, but to do so responsibly.
For adventure enthusiasts visiting Gran Canaria, this course is a gateway to advanced diving experiences not commonly offered in this part of the Atlantic. The blend of technical training, local marine biodiversity, and expert guidance positions Pura Vida Diving as a standout resource for divers seeking to elevate their skills while immersing themselves in one of Spain’s most dynamic underwater environments.
This specialty course is for certified divers comfortable with more advanced dive planning and execution; do not attempt deep diving without proper training.
Atlantic currents around Gran Canaria can change quickly—always get local weather and sea condition updates before diving.
Stay well-hydrated before and after dives to reduce the risk of decompression sickness.
A dive computer is essential for tracking depth and bottom time during deep dives safely.
Gran Canaria’s volcanic origins shape the underwater landscape, creating distinct dive sites with caves used historically by fishermen.
Local dive operators, including Pura Vida Diving, promote responsible diving practices to protect fragile marine ecosystems and sustain biodiversity.
Crucial for monitoring depth and bottom time during deep dives.
Provides thermal protection in cooler Atlantic waters around Gran Canaria.
fall|winter|spring specific
Ensures visibility and safety during surface intervals post-dive.
Helpful for exploring volcanic caves and darker underwater crevices.