The 9th Underwater Fotosub Competition in Las Palmas

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The 9th Underwater Fotosub Competition in Las Palmas The 9th Underwater Fotosub Competition in Las Palmas

The 9th Underwater photography competition ‘Fotosub Las Palmas’ will be held on the beach of Las Canteras from 29 September 2016 to 2 October 2016 in Las Palmas.

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La Palmas is one of the awesome islands in the Canaries for Diving as a practice sport in the sea. The bay of El Confital, with a variety of species of fish, algae and invertebrates that inhabit the waters have an essential natural space contrasting the city.

More than 300 participants had registered last year and this year more than 300 participants are expected to enrol. Night Fotosub will also be held for the second consecutive time on Thursday, September 29 2016, will be devoted to this sort of photographic hunting in Las Canteras.

In the following days, there will professionals from the Open Fotosub and Cazafotosub and school visits and talks on the beach, the popular open and a children fotosub.

The Fotosub Las Palmas has grown over the last decade as an event of great projection for local audiences, and increasing attraction for visitors in Las Palmas. Las Canteras beach has several points of interest or 'spots' for diving enthusiasts and 'snorkel' enclaves that also extend to other coastal areas of the city, where tourists can know the seabed and fauna.

Among the highlights 'spots' for diving in Las Palmas are those located in La Isleta or in the vicinity of the Port of Las Palmas. In this regard, diving centers recognized by the Government of the Canary Islands, as Buceo Canarias, Mirafondos, Seven Seas or Lavy Sub, usually offer learning and diving in the city.

There are other sites suitable to 'Discover Snorkeling' like Las Canteras are Playa Grande, Playa Chica, El Charcón or Lisos Los, with peculiar fauna. Discover Scuba Diving too and be amazed to see the beautiful sea creatures of the Atlantic Ocean.

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