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Spearfishing zone G-8 Punta de La Isleta–Punta del Roque (Gran Canaria, exterior waters, weekends/holidays only)

Allowed zone

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Spearfishing zone G-8 Punta de La Isleta–Punta del Roque (Gran Canaria, exterior waters, weekends/holidays only).

State-designated delimited zone around La Isleta where recreational spearfishing is permitted only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (Orden de 22 de febrero de 1988, BOE-A-1988-4622).

What applies here

Restrictions

Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.

Spearfishing permitted only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

On the coast

Location

Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.

28.1709°N, 15.3969°W

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

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Before you dive

License for Spain

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Competent fisheries authority of the coastal Autonomous Community (órgano competente de la comunidad autónoma del litoral)

Apply through the fisheries authority of the relevant coastal Autonomous Community (online or in person). A medical certificate of fitness for underwater/free-diving (issued by a doctor qualified in hyperbaric/underwater medicine), or a valid federation licence covering the medical, plus suitable accident insurance, is generally required. ID (DNI for citizens; NIE/passport for foreigners) and payment of the regional fee are needed.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · mapa.gob.es

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