Punta de la Sal is the deepest part of the El Cabr

Name Dive Site:	Punta de la Sal
Depth:	10-35m (32-114ft)
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There are two ways to reach the area of Punta de la Sal, which is the deepest part of the reserve. We normally use the 'Table Top' entry point as this is less prone to the effect of a northerly wind. This is not only a deep dive, but also a long dive, so is only suitable for experienced divers who can demonstrate similar previous experience, as we normally plan this as a decompression dive.

We start by following the undersea cliff at a level of 10-15m. In clear conditions this area can hold tuna, barracuda, trumpetfish and grouper. We descend slowly, passing a field of garden eels on our right, till we reach an area of large boulders, in around 20m, where large numbers of morays can usually be found.

Continuing on from this point, we reach the 'campo de gorgonia' in 30m where you can see these delicate gorgonians. There is one particular gorgonian which is over 2m wide. In this deeper area other species such as marbled-electric rays, gilt-headed bream and angel shark have also been seen.

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Name: dive_academy_gran_canaria

The Gorgonians near Punta de la Sal is a deep, long dive for the experienced diver. It's a roller coaster ride drop down to 30m where there are Gorgonians of up to 2m wide. Also common to this area are Marbled Electric Ray's which will make your hair standing on end. Other marine life includes Gilt Head Bream and Angel Sharks in the winter months.

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