Diving in Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca, located on the southern tip of Lanzarote, is a paradise for diving enthusiasts.
With calm waters sheltered from the northern trade winds, it offers safe dives filled with marine life.
Here, depths don’t exceed 18 meters, making the dives accessible to both beginners and more experienced divers.
Playa Blanca is also home to the Atlantic Museum, Europe’s first underwater museum, where art and nature blend in a unique environment.
Diving in Playa Blanca feels like entering a giant aquarium, with marine surprises around every corner.
Las Coloradas
In the middle of a vast sandy desert stands an impressive rocky cliff teeming with marine life.
There are two suggested routes that start at a rock arch. From here, you can either follow the cliff with the wall on your right or take the opposite direction, with the wall on your left.
The rock formations look hand-carved, and each route offers a unique experience.
This spot will captivate you, whether you’re experienced or just starting out, as the simplicity and comfort of this dive make it interesting for both novice and seasoned divers.
Additionally, the shallow waters offer extra peace of mind for those still gaining experience.
Here, vibrant anemones, lobsters, and schools of bream and salemas find shelter beneath the ledges. It’s also common to encounter angel sharks, rays, and even turtles!
This is an easy, safe dive that will leave you in awe.
A place you won’t want to miss!
Dive Briefing:
Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo is a diver’s paradise, famous for its abundant marine life.
The two breakwaters that form the bay are perfect landmarks to find large schools of fish that gather near the bay’s exit.
You can access this site from either the shore or a boat, making it especially convenient and ideal for beginner divers or those on their first dive.
But don’t be fooled—even experienced divers will find plenty to enjoy here, thanks to the rich marine life and the bright, clear waters.
As you explore the rocks along the breakwater, you’ll be accompanied by large schools of salemas, herreras, and grunts. The white sand is the perfect hiding spot for electric rays, angel sharks, and stingrays, so don’t forget to check the bottom for their outlines.
The walls of blocks also offer a great environment to search for more elusive creatures, like groupers, squirrelfish, and alfonsinos, who prefer to keep a low profile.
If you’re lucky, you might even spot a barracuda in the blue waters, chasing schools of bogas.
This is a dive you won’t want to miss!
Dive Briefing:
Punta Berrugo
This dive is as simple as it is enjoyable, perfect for exploring a reef that combines the smoothness of white sand with the ruggedness of volcanic rock.
With a sharp eye, you might even spot the remains of an old wreck, almost entirely dissolved by the sea. It’s an easy dive, but the variety keeps it exciting, with caves, reefs, and wide sandy areas to explore.
There’s no set route for this dive. The most practical approach is to start at the mooring point and follow the reef, keeping the rock on the same side.
To return, simply turn around and follow the reef with the rock on the opposite side.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even reach the wreck. The depth, ranging from 12 to 18 meters, is perfect for a relaxed dive, allowing you to enjoy a long, comfortable dive without worrying too much about air.
A perfect plan for a day of diving!
Dive Briefing:
Emisario
Diving at the Emisario feels like entering a unique underwater landscape, where the white sand blends with the black volcanic rock.
The most interesting feature of this dive is the massive underwater pipes of the Emisario, stretching into the vast ocean and serving as a true refuge for marine life.
It’s a different kind of dive, adding variety to the wide range of dive sites Lanzarote offers.
The contrast between the rock and sand creates the perfect environment to observe species from both habitats, all at less than 20 meters deep.
Along the reef, you’ll encounter moray eels, spider crabs, and the famous parrotfish.
In the sandy areas, it’s common to spot angel sharks and stingrays resting peacefully. It’s an easy dive, with no currents, ideal for enjoying the rich marine diversity.
Without a doubt, this dive combines the best of both worlds and will leave a lasting impression.
Dive Briefing:
Las Coloradas
In the middle of a vast sandy desert stands an impressive rocky cliff teeming with marine life.
There are two suggested routes that start at a rock arch. From here, you can either follow the cliff with the wall on your right or take the opposite direction, with the wall on your left.
The rock formations look hand-carved, and each route offers a unique experience.
This spot will captivate you, whether you’re experienced or just starting out, as the simplicity and comfort of this dive make it interesting for both novice and seasoned divers.
Additionally, the shallow waters offer extra peace of mind for those still gaining experience.
Here, vibrant anemones, lobsters, and schools of bream and salemas find shelter beneath the ledges. It’s also common to encounter angel sharks, rays, and even turtles!
This is an easy, safe dive that will leave you in awe.
A place you won’t want to miss!
Dive Briefing:
Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo is a diver’s paradise, famous for its abundant marine life.
The two breakwaters that form the bay are perfect landmarks to find large schools of fish that gather near the bay’s exit.
You can access this site from either the shore or a boat, making it especially convenient and ideal for beginner divers or those on their first dive.
But don’t be fooled—even experienced divers will find plenty to enjoy here, thanks to the rich marine life and the bright, clear waters.
As you explore the rocks along the breakwater, you’ll be accompanied by large schools of salemas, herreras, and grunts. The white sand is the perfect hiding spot for electric rays, angel sharks, and stingrays, so don’t forget to check the bottom for their outlines.
The walls of blocks also offer a great environment to search for more elusive creatures, like groupers, squirrelfish, and alfonsinos, who prefer to keep a low profile.
If you’re lucky, you might even spot a barracuda in the blue waters, chasing schools of bogas.
This is a dive you won’t want to miss!
Dive Briefing:
Punta Berrugo
This dive is as simple as it is enjoyable, perfect for exploring a reef that combines the smoothness of white sand with the ruggedness of volcanic rock.
With a sharp eye, you might even spot the remains of an old wreck, almost entirely dissolved by the sea. It’s an easy dive, but the variety keeps it exciting, with caves, reefs, and wide sandy areas to explore.
There’s no set route for this dive. The most practical approach is to start at the mooring point and follow the reef, keeping the rock on the same side.
To return, simply turn around and follow the reef with the rock on the opposite side.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even reach the wreck. The depth, ranging from 12 to 18 meters, is perfect for a relaxed dive, allowing you to enjoy a long, comfortable dive without worrying too much about air.
A perfect plan for a day of diving!
Dive Briefing:
Emisario
Diving at the Emisario feels like entering a unique underwater landscape, where the white sand blends with the black volcanic rock.
The most interesting feature of this dive is the massive underwater pipes of the Emisario, stretching into the vast ocean and serving as a true refuge for marine life.
It’s a different kind of dive, adding variety to the wide range of dive sites Lanzarote offers.
The contrast between the rock and sand creates the perfect environment to observe species from both habitats, all at less than 20 meters deep.
Along the reef, you’ll encounter moray eels, spider crabs, and the famous parrotfish.
In the sandy areas, it’s common to spot angel sharks and stingrays resting peacefully. It’s an easy dive, with no currents, ideal for enjoying the rich marine diversity.
Without a doubt, this dive combines the best of both worlds and will leave a lasting impression.
Dive Briefing:
Museo Atlántico
The Museo Atlántico is a dive experience unlike anything you’ve seen before. Here, art and nature come together underwater, offering you the chance to explore submerged sculptures that tackle deep themes like migration, nature, and humanity. It’s a peaceful dive with a cultural twist that will leave you thinking long after you’ve left the water.
A Walk Through Lanzarote’s Museo Atlántico This dive is truly special, but it becomes even more fascinating when you understand the meaning behind each sculpture. Let’s dive into it!
This underwater journey is more than just a dive; it’s a reflection on the world we live in. Don’t miss it!
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Come dive with us in Lanzarote!
Check out our dive packages—we have options for all skill levels!Pick the one that suits you best, choose your date, and once you’re here, we’ll plan the rest of your diving days together.Are you ready to dive into this unique experience?
Dive sites in Lanzarote
Costa Teguise and Mala
Puerto del Carmen
Playa Blanca
