Diving in Lanzarote

Many divers consider Lanzarote one of the best areas in Europe to practice diving , whether you are a beginner in the world of diving or if you have been practicing this exciting sport for years. Lanzarote is known in the world of diving for its cetaceans and for having an unparalleled underwater topography . 

This is a destination that the experienced person will not tire of repeating. Because if Lanzarote has something, it is that the more you dive in its waters, the more you like it. It has more than 50 outstanding immersions so you will hardly be able to know its depths in a single trip. And the fact is that, with its more than 100 dive sites, few people can boast of knowing all of them. 

The shallow seabeds are home to dozens of species that are difficult to reach. distinguished in the first dive by its variety. A large number of small animals populate the underwater landscapes of Lanzarote, many of them difficult to see for divers on the other islands, such as the Canary star, the orange coral, the rosemary captain or the swarms of shrimp that hide in the numerous caves. of the island.

The submarine topography is marked by its volcanic origin determining a unique landscape variety within of the Canary Islands. Deep submarine cliffs, which fall below 200m very close to the coast, or extensive platforms between islands make the dives in Lanzarote very diverse. Caves, arches, ledges(underwater cliffs), sinks, sunken ships, Artificial reefs, volcanic tubes, encounters with large animals, deep forests of corals, diving with sharks, everything is possible in Lanzarote.

To summarize, we can say that the main characteristics of diving in Lanzarote are: 

If we add to this that Lanzarote has several dozens of centers; and that many of them have the best facilities in the entire Canary Islands, we obtain ideal conditions for the practice of diving in all its modalities.

Lanzarote, underwater set of the Atlantic

Where to dive

The main diving areas in Lanzarote are grouped into 4 large areas: Chinijo Archipelago, Northeast Coast, Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen.

Below we detail some of the best dives on the island of Lanzarote to make an unforgettable dive.

  • Rabat Wreck

    Rabat Wreck

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    A boat descent from the reef port takes us to the place where this Moroccan fishing boat of more than 35 m rests. length at a depth of 25 m.

  • Puerto Moro

    Puerto Moro

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    Surely it is the place in Lanzarote where its waters are clearest and cleanest, allowing us a visibility of around 40 m.

  • Atlantic Museum of Lanzarote

    Atlantic Museum

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    This is the only museum of underwater sculptures in Europe, a magical dive in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, that no diver can miss.

  • The Emissary

    The Emissary

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    This dive takes place along a disused outfall (wastewater pipe), which leaves the tourist town of Playa Blanca, south of Lanzarote, to enter the Atlantic Ocean

  • Pechiguera Lighthouse

    Pechiguera Lighthouse

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    Located in Playa Blanca, the southernmost place on the island, right next to the Pechiguera lighthouse. It is a wall that falls from 22m to 60m.

  • Immersion in Charco del Palo

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    Surely it is the place in Lanzarote where its waters are clearest and cleanest, allowing us a visibility of around 40m.

  • Temple Hall

    Temple Hall

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    This is a London freighter that ran aground on the coast, leaving divers one of the most interesting places to visit.

  • The Cathedral

    The Cathedral

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    One of the most famous dives in Lanzarote. The Cathedral is a wonderful natural cave about 30 meters deep.

  • Barcos hundidos

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    Very popular place for divers, ideal for all levels of diving with depths from 18 to 40 meters.

  • The Blue Eye

    The Blue Eye

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    It is a volcanic tunnel (short but wide) about 10 meters long, which will allow us to enter and transport ourselves to places never before imagined.

  • Coral Rojo

    Coral Rojo

    A short swim from small beach to the 12 meters where we find a cliff that drops to 50 m, a wall full of cavities.

  • Waikiki Reef

    Waikiki Reef

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    With depths between 20 to 35 meters and more there are lots of ledges and this is another place where you can find red coral.

  • Barranco del Quiquere Wrecks

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    Has the advantage of discovering three sunken ships on a descent

Diving

We have been a benchmark for diving in Lanzarote for more than twelve years and have provided the highest quality services to the divers who visit us so that they can enjoy an extraordinary experience in extraordinary waters, such as the of our beloved island.

We have a total of three diving centers; two in Playa Blanca and one in Puerto Calero. A fleet of four boats, which allows us to carry out the vast majority of dives from a boat, as well as the possibility of offering the greatest variety of dives.

Come, dive with us and discover the wonderful dives of Lanzarote including the Atlantic Museum!
Join us with a diving baptism, or go further with a diving course. No matter what you want, you are always welcome at our Center.

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