Diving in Lanzarote
Our dive schools and diving holidays in Lanzarote offer stunning underwater lava topographies, soft corals, plentiful caverns, swim-throughs, sloping sandy areas ideal for training, abundant life, small dive groups, uncrowded dive sites, wrecks, caves, boat and shore diving, awesome for both beginner divers and experienced dives; Lanzarote is a fantastic ‘all-rounder'. Call us to speak to divers that have years of experience diving in Lanzarote on 0845 838 5953 or click
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- Lanzarote - 4hrs away
- Water = 19oC & 23oC
- Year-Round Sun
- Abundant life |
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With a health and beauty centre across the road offering massage, reflexology and other complementary therapies, and our windsurf centre a 1 min walk away, there is plenty to do for friends and family.
Dive Schools in Lanzarote
Our dive school in Lanzarote is located in Costa Teguise, bang in the middle of all the dive sites. Located in a small town decated to adventure sports, we are located near the diving in the north and the south of the island. Click here for more..
The facts about scuba diving Lanzarote
Between 19 o C and 23 o C water temperature
Ideal training topographies (sand and reef)
Visibility average 20 metres
Average tidal change of 2 metres
Around 15,000 divers a year
Year-round diving and sunshine
5mm one or two piece wetsuit used by most
Multiple wrecks and caves, mainly shore diving
Abundant ocean life - lots of colourful fish!
Large life include rays, angel sharks and groupers
Most dive sites are on the South facing coastline
Your Questions Answered
Where is Lanzarote?
Why is it the best diving in Europe?
What fish and ocean life will I see?
What after-diving fun can I expect?
Does it have year-round sunshine?
Is the diving the same year-round?
What equipment wil I need to dive in Lanzarote?
Where is Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is 40 km of the east coast of Africa, and 1,200 km south of Spain . Only 4 hours flight from the UK , it is the northern most Canary Island . It is owned by Spain , but has a people and culture of its own. Its local people are called Conejeros. It is made up of 180 volcanoes creating a stunning lava landscape.
Why is it the best diving in Europe ?
Diving in Lanzarote has so much to offer scuba diving. Wrecks, caves, sea life, perfect sandy shallow training areas, something new to see all the time. For beginner through to experienced divers, its accessible and well equipped.
Caves: It is famous in the tech diving world for its underwater caves and caverns. The famous cave diver Shek Exley has attempted more than once, the long cave running out from Jameos del Agua in the north of Lanzarote.
The Atlantic drift moves south, hitting the North Shore of Lanzarote, allowing nutrients to flow around the volcanic sea mount. Many soft corals and sponges have thrived, and in turn small fish, then large fish have evolved. Rarely touched by storms, the reef life grows unhindered.
World Biosphere Reserve: Lanzarote has earnt this rating from UNESCO. It has very low pollution levels, sustaining the bio-diversity or marine life.
What fish and ocean life will I see in Lanzarote?
Hopefully will see: Dolphins, angel sharks, giant Atlantic ray, electric ray, eagle ray, tiger moray, sea horse, cuttle fish, octopus, sand eel, stargazer, tuna, and more!
Normally always see: Common damsels, blue fin damsels, yellow-stripped bream, tiger bream, common moray eels, bogue, barracuda, rainbow wrasse, Atlantic wrasse, arrowhead crabs, assorted sponges, nudibranchs, groupers, trumpet fish, spotted bream, flounders, mullet, goat fish, scorpion fish, weaver fish, rock fish, hermit crabs, yellow-stripped jack, zebra bream, cardinal fish, sea urchins, lizard fish and much, much more...
Sighted on occasion: Manta Rays, hammerheads, sun fish, turtles and whales.
What after-diving fun can I expect?
As much or as little as you want. Lanzarote is a very social, laid-back place. It has plenty of bars and restaurants. Locals and tourists mix freely, and our divers and instructors often spend time in the evening over a beer discussing the days dive, and anything that comes to mind! Some divers prefer time alone, and relax with a nice evening meal watching the sunset. Lanzarote is a great all-rounder.
Does Lanzarote have year-round sunshine?
Yes! Being far closer to the equator (on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert ) it is hotter, and has only two seasons. Lanzarote is cooler in the summer than the Mediterranean , but much warmer in the winter. The air temperature ranges between 22 o C and 29 o C, with an annual rainfall of 150mm, and 70% average humidity.
Over 15,000 divers choose Lanzarote each year.
Is the diving the same year-round?
The visibility is fairly consistent – around 20 metres. During the winter months you can see plenty of angel sharks and rays. During the summer months thousands of baby fish grow and develop. September and October are very calm, with glassy waters and beautiful sunsets almost every day.
What equipment will I need to dive in Lanzarote?
Most divers use a 5mm one or two piece wetsuit. If you get cold quickly a hood is recommended, especially in the winter months. DSMB's are generally not need (non-tech diving) but of course it's always safer if you have one. Torches are great for the many crevices and caverns. Adjustable strap fins and wet boots definitely recommended over full foot fins. Contact us for more information.
Dive Sites in Lanzarote
There are over 20 guided dives available. The pick of the bunch are described below (in order of experience).
Playa Jablillo - 5m, perfect beginner dive. Beach entry, confined water, lots of sea life.
Los Erizos Wrecks - 18m or 38m dive, 5 wrecks, drop-off, often rays and moray eels.
Charco Del Palo - 20m, abundant caves and swim-throughs, stunning lava-scapes, angel shark zone.
Cathedral - 30m, large cavern, groupers, and champagne swimming experience (bubbles through porous rock).
Red coral - 30m, beautiful reef drop-offs, large groupers, sponges, nudibranchs, enjoy!
Call us now and speak to dive professionals with experience diving in the Red Sea and Lanzarote on 0845 838 5953, request a brochure or check our availability by clicking here. |
