Explore Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the Canary Islands of Spain and an incredibly popular holiday destination thanks to its warm climate, pristine waters, stunning beaches and a multitude of activities to be done and enjoyed. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean meaning many opportunities for some impressive diving. The island caters to a large variety of visitors, from the resort lovers to the more rugged holiday go-ers. Underwater, the island also caters to divers of all levels and all interests, including cave divers, deep divers, novice divers and dive courses. Most of the dive sites are located on the east and south coast due to these being the most protected from extreme weather conditions, but there are a few dive sites on the west coast as well. There are numerous dive centres and dive resorts on the island which will help divers experience the best of the best that this area has to offer. With a combination of thrilling rocky topography with many rock formations, shallower sandy bottom dive sites, colourful reefs and the chance to see species such as Angel Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Sea Turtles and many species of Rays, each dive is bound to be exhilarating in one way or another. 

Courses and Events

Try Scuba

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in confined water without any worries and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba certification card and can hardly wait for your next dive. Because there are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

11 February +22 More
EUR 105.00

Try Scuba

With the **SSI Try Scuba Program** you will experience your first breath underwater in a safe and relaxed way. The introduction begins consciously in the **pool under controlled conditions**. Here you get to know the equipment, get used to breathing underwater in peace and can try everything out stress-free - accompanied by experienced SSI diving professionals. Only when you feel safe and comfortable do you continue into the sea to a **particularly beautiful diving spot**. This allows you to experience diving step by step and enjoy the underwater world without any pressure.

11 February +22 More
EUR 105.00

Open Water Diver

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

12 February +90 More
EUR 430.00

Deep Diving

As a deep diver, you have the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's best dive sites and most popular marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. In a balanced combination of theory sessions and open water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty course will teach you everything you need for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn how to plan and safely conduct your deep diving adventures and how to get the most out of your deep dives with the help of dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training courses, making it the next logical step in your diving education.

13 February +45 More
EUR 230.00

Advanced Open Water Diver

If you can't decide which specialty programs are best for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation as well as 3 other specialty areas before deciding on a full specialty training. It's a great way to experience what Advanced Open Water Diver training is all about and how valuable it can be for your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program you will learn about 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a detailed briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this program, you have complete freedom to explore everything. You can complete the entire specialty training at any time and receive credit for your Advanced Open Water Diver training.

16 February +44 More
EUR 335.00

Open Water Diver

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

17 February +36 More
EUR 465.00

Dive Activity

Diving in Fuerteventura

The different kinds of topography results in different kinds of diving opportunities for divers of all levels and with all types of interests. The main attractions are the rock formations which the volcanic rock here create, they come in the shape of thrilling canyons, caves, overhangs and arches which are most present in dive sites such as Las Salinas and Chupadera. Another formation which comes from this topography are steep walls which can be explored at multiple depths and sometimes as a drift dive. Lastly, there are also dive sites which have unique rock formations such as boulders and pinnacles which have many marine species which inhabit them. Aside from the rocky formations there are also dive sites with a sandy bottom and which are more protected allowing for relaxing dives and these are the perfect dive sites for dive courses. Some dive sites are reached by boat and others directly from shore. 

Top Wildlife Sightings in Fuerteventura

The variety of underwater topography and the nutrient rich volcanic waters results in a high density of marine species which inhabit these waters, lucky for divers! There are luckily a stunning collection of corals which grow upon these rocky formations including Anemones and Anemone Fish, Sea Sponges, Hard Corals, Soft Corals, Black Corals and impressive Red Gorgonians. Among these corals swim large schools of colourful fish including Damsel Fish, Angel Fish, Parrot Fish, Bream and Barracuda. Some of the other critters which live in and among the rocks and corals are Gastropods, different species of Eels, Sea stars, Spider Crabs, Cuttlefish, different species of Eels including Moray Eels and the majestic Seahorses. Some of the larger species which attracts many divers to this area are species such as Angel Sharks which are a common sight here, different species of Rays including Eagle Rays, Stingrays and Butterfly Rays, graceful Sea Turtles and on the luckiest days there are a chance to spot Hammerhead Sharks, Dolphins and Whale Sharks. Due to the species here being in such a high abundance, every dive is bound to be an exciting or colourful one. 

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 200

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Moray Eel
4.4k Sightings
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430
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499
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412
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354

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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
4.2k Sightings
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246
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270
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289
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269
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221
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231
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378
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576
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294
O
512
N
480
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413

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Total number of species: 25

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Eagle Ray
1.5k Sightings
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52
F
45
M
60
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67
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66
J
99
J
249
A
337
S
137
O
153
N
80
D
111

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Total number of species: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
835 Sightings
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36
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0
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53
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23
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41
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42
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101
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184
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112
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142
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52
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49

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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
4.8k Sightings
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253
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221
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343
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359
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310
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268
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474
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764
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445
O
522
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455
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426

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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
4k Sightings
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210
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146
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282
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301
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289
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263
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477
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584
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413
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431
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283
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345

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Total number of species: 26

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Angel Shark
3.1k Sightings
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292
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242
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295
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229
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246
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200
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213
A
140
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129
O
257
N
394
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462

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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
2.9k Sightings
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172
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143
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179
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209
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209
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181
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261
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406
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257
O
313
N
267
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254

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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
1.2k Sightings
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58
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67
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68
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114
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75
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83
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132
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196
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117
O
99
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104
D
54

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Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
897 Sightings
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64
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61
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49
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65
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47
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65
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62
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139
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96
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84
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101
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64
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Total number of species: 30

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Sand Eel
750 Sightings
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56
F
44
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66
A
62
M
46
J
46
J
80
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116
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47
O
46
N
82
D
59

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Total number of species: 120

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Flounder
499 Sightings
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21
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16
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15
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50
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19
J
46
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97
A
65
S
50
O
47
N
49
D
24

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Total number of species: 15

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Tuna
409 Sightings
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18
F
16
M
24
A
65
M
50
J
35
J
52
A
31
S
17
O
47
N
31
D
23

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Total number of species: 60

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Electric Ray
403 Sightings
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17
F
35
M
41
A
47
M
37
J
37
J
36
A
36
S
31
O
37
N
16
D
33

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck

Cuttlefish
371 Sightings
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3
F
8
M
24
A
31
M
45
J
41
J
33
A
51
S
38
O
47
N
21
D
29

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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
333 Sightings
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7
F
7
M
19
A
44
M
28
J
19
J
37
A
28
S
26
O
39
N
40
D
39

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
299 Sightings
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27
F
11
M
4
A
23
M
22
J
16
J
29
A
74
S
22
O
33
N
34
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
283 Sightings
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16
F
27
M
34
A
9
M
36
J
28
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35
A
29
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0
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26
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18
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25

The best Months to Dive in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura does have four seasons but luckily for divers, the temperature above and below the water does not change drastically meaning diving is possible throughout the year. The rainiest months of the year are October to January, however, it does not rain too much to hinder diving. The best diving season runs from May to September, with the warmest waters and best visibility, and the warmest outside air temperatures. The water temperatures range between 19°C and 24°C and the outside air temperatures range between 23°C and 29°C. The visibility is above average year round with an average of 25 metres and on the best days reaching over 35 metres in some diving spots.

Some of the larger species are more seasonal such as the Angel Sharks which are most commonly spotted in the winter months.

Dive Centers

Acuarios Dive Center

Sotavento Beach Club, 35627 Costa Calma - Fuerteventura, ICP - ESP

Deep Blue Diving Fuerteventura

P.O. Box 33, 35610 Fuerteventura, Caleta de Fuste, ICP - ESP

Diving Centre Punta Amanay, Punta Amanay Diving Centre

El Pulpo 2 L2, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo, ICP - ESP

FUERTEVENTURA DIVING, FUERTEDIVING

Calle Volcan de Vayuyo, 8, 35626 Esquinzo - Pájara, ICP - ESP

FUERTEOCEAN

Calle Nuestra Senora del Carmen 21, Local Izq, 35625 Morro Jable, ICP - ESP

MAGMA FREEDIVING SCHOOL FUERTEVENTURA

C/ CENTRAL N. 1, 35650 Lajares, Fuerteventura, IC - ESP

Dive Sites

Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

La Lagunita (★4.4)

To the northeast side of Isla de Lobos, you encounter a huge volcanic platform; from 18-20m it descends towards the sand reaching 26-28 m and creates a wall in the S/N direction. Near the middle of the ridge, there is a canyon through which you can enter the platform and climb up through a hole above it.
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Calamareo (★4.5)

In this wonderful wall dive, we anchor at a depth of about 12m on top of a volcanic platform. Towards the Northeast, the reef falls vertically up to 22m and it is possible to dive in both directions, amongst overhangs where beautiful red gorgonians can be observed, small caves, cracks, passages and tunnels
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Bajón del Río (★4.6)

Three huge mushroom-shaped volcanic rocks, formed after thousands of years of waves and currents, rise from the sandy bottom at about 15m deep creating a unique landscape. The games of light between the sand and the overhangs, cracks and lava rocks, as well as the abundance of life, create a magical atmosphere
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Baja de Luis (★4.3)

This plateau is a huge volcanic oval-shaped rock that emerges from a bottom of sand and rocks that reaches a depth of 14m, while on top of the rock we have about 8-9 m. This little gap creates a small wall that we can follow to make a complete turn around, looking for marine life between the cracks and cuts
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Anchors Canary (★4.5)

In this classic wall dive, we descend to 18m to reach the drop, from where the wall continues to fall to 25-27m: we can follow the wall on both sides towards a W/E direction. This site is called “Anchors“, because of the huge and ancient anchors that we will find on our way towards the west
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Bocayna (★4.5)

La Bocayna stands out among many dive sites on the north side of Lobos for its variety of seascape and routes. We anchor where the platform falls from 15m towards a sandy area at a right angle to approximately 22m.
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

El Caseron (★4.5)

A very peculiar site, it is located in an underwater convergence between the southern tip of Lobos and the dunes’ coast at 18-20m. It consists of a fossil sand rock (sandstone) formation in the middle of a sandy desert that stretches in a S/N direction for almost 1km, while in width it does not exceed 20m
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

La Carrera (★4.5)

On the east side of Isla de Lobos lays ‘la Carrera’, a white-sandy lagoon surrounded by black volcanic rocks at around 15m depth. Massive fallen rocks create little caverns and beautiful overhangs, while sandstone rock formation on the west side of the lagoon give the impression of a moon-like environment
FUERTEVENTURA DIVING S.L., 35626 Esquinzo - Pájara

Veril Chico (★4.3)

A rocky and sandy platform parallel to the Saladar beach in Jandia Fuerteventura, its relief and location make it optimal for levels from Advanced Open Water Diver or deep divers certified. Access from beach or boat. Depth: from 17 to 32 mt.
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

El Fafo (★4.5)

Northwest of the small island of Lobos lies a secret cave. Anchor at a depth of 23m on top of a volcanic platform, where you descend vertically through a narrow gorge to 32m. There the reef opens into a kind of church portal. Tunnels and cracks complete the amazing volcanic landscape.
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Cuevitas (★4.5)

At the East of Lobos is this small, white sand lagoon surrounded by volcanic rocks. The contrast between the pale white of the sand and the dark rocks creates some amazing light games. The name is due to some overhangs that are located southeast and, together with the crystalline water, create a unique seascape
FUERTEVENTURA DIVING S.L., 35626 Esquinzo - Pájara

Muelle de Morro Jable (★4.2)

Sand bottom limited by the tetrapod wall of the Morro Jable harbour in Fuerteventura, its relief and location make it optimal for all levels. Access from boat. Depth: from 6 to 14 m
FUERTEVENTURA DIVING S.L., 35626 Esquinzo - Pájara

Chupadero - El Puertito de La Lajita (★4.2)

Two dive sites in one, with a depth suitable for beginners, try diving, snorkeling and free diving. Chupadero or El Puertito de la Lajita, thanks to its relief, houses an infinite amount of life in its rock walls or sandy bottoms.
FUERTEVENTURA DIVING S.L., 35626 Esquinzo - Pájara

Pozo Negro (★4.5)

Pozo Negro is a easy dive for all levels of divers, access is from the beach and usually has very little or no waves, you can do diving, snorkeling or apnea and it is very easy to see different types of fish.
Deep Blue S.L., 35610 Fuerteventura, Caleta de Fuste

Cementerio de Barco (Mole) (★4.3)

Along the harbor wall the dive site goes to a maximum depth of 8m. In this protected area, the bottom alternates constantly between sand and stone. At the eastern end of the area, there are many wreck parts, anchors, masts, and a sunken marker buoy.