Explore Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of the islands which make up the Canary Islands of Spain, located in the North Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa. What makes this such a popular diving destination are the stunning beaches, the impressive volcanic landscapes, the warm weather throughout the year and the crystal clear waters teeming with marine life and interesting volcanic underwater topography. There are two port towns which are the main bases divers can go to access some of the best dive sites around the area and those are Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Both these towns are bustling with a large range of activities to be done on land, as well as many diving sites to be explored. Both towns have multiple dive centres and dive resorts which are experts on the surrounding waters where divers can either go on guided dives or do dive courses. One of the highlights of the area is the unique underwater museum; Museo Atlantico which is a selection of statues and sculptures which are slowly becoming part of the marine environment. Diving in Lanzarote is possible for divers of all levels and with an assortment of interests with a wide variety of things to see and experience.
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Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca is the southernmost town of the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands of Spain, located in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. The town itself is bustling with white sandy beaches and many activities; including some spectacular diving. What makes this an attractive diving destination are the crystal clear waters, high abundance of marine life and the underwater structures including wrecks and artificial reefs to explore. There are multiple dive centres and dive resorts which can take divers to the best diving spots in the area or teach dive courses.
Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del Carmen is a resort town located on the south east coast of the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands of Spain. Playa Chica and Playa Grande are the main spots to access most of the 10 dive sites off the coast of Puerto del Carmen. There are multiple dive centres and dive resorts which will take divers either from shore, or by boat, to the best dive sites in the area including a Blue Hole, thrilling wall dives and exciting caves and caverns paired with a variety of marine species.
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Diving in Lanzarote
An attractive characteristic of almost every dive site here is the unique volcanic rock underwater topography. This interesting topography, which is made up of features such as large pinnacles and large seamounts, boulders, large plateaus which create overhangs, shallow rocky reefs with cracks and crevices, large canyons, tunnels, arches and swim-throughs to explore, steep walls and deep drop offs. There is also a collection of different types of shipwrecks to be explored here. Some of the highlights include the Blue Hole dive site which is a drop off which really drops down into the abyss and allows divers to experience floating in the blue and the other highlight is the Cathedral cave system which allows divers, even those who do not hold a certification, to dive through an impressive cave. There are dive sites here which are reached by boat and others are done directly from the shore.
The best Months to Dive in Lanzarote
One of the factors which really attracts visitors and divers to Lanzarote is the warm climate year round. There are four seasons here, but the temperature difference is not as drastic. The air temperatures here range between 17 degrees Celsius in the winter, December to February, up to 26 degrees Celsius in the summer from June to August. The best season to go diving is from April to October which had the best overall weather conditions, with warmer and calmer waters and no rain. The visibility in this region is known to be above average throughout the year with an average of 20 metres and above 35 metres on the best days. The large majority of the species which inhabit the waters here can be found and admired year round, with only a few larger species such as Sharks with visit seasonally, usually in the colder months of the year.
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PRO DIVE LANZAROTE
Av el Mar 22 CC Playa Roca 1-17, 35508 Costa Teguise, ICP - ESP
LANZAROTE PRIVATE DIVING
Avenida de las Palmeras 7, local 26, 35008 Costa Teguise, ICP - ESP
Native Diving Lanzarote
Avda del Jablillo S/N., 35508 Costa teguise, ICP - ESP
Atlantis Diving Lanzarote
Calle Toscon 7, 35510 PUERTO DEL CARMEN, ICP - ESP
ACTIVE SCUBA DIVERS
Avenida de las palmeras, 15, 35508 Costa Teguise, ICP - ESP
Titan Blue Divers
Calle Reina Sofia 17, Local 5, 35510 PUERTO DEL CARMEN, ICP - ESP
Windblue Lanzarote
Calle La Tegala 20, 35580 Playa Blanca, ICP - ESP
DELPHINUS LANZAROTE S.L.
Av. Archipielago 7, 35580 Playa Blanca, ICP - ESP
PAPAGAYO WATERSPORTS
CALLE LAS ACACIAS 6, 35580 PLAYA BLANCA, ICP - ESP
Rubicon Diving Lanzarote
C/ El Berrugo nº2 / Local 77B, 35580 Playa Blanca, ICP - ESP
Aquatis Diving Lanzarote
Playa Las Cucharas, Local 6, 35508 Teguise, ICP - ESP
Aquanautic Club Lanzarote
Ave. De las Playas 99, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, ICP - ESP
Aquasport Diving Lanzarote
Calle tinguaton, 5, 35510 Puerto del carmen Lanzarote, ICP - ESP
Scuba School Lanzarote
Avda del Mar 5 - Hotel Barceló Active Resort, 35508 Costa Teguise, ICP - ESP
Liquid Planet
Urb. Cortijo Viejo S/N, 35570 Yaiza, ICP - ESP
Rubicon Diving Puerto Calero
Hotel Costa Calero Urb. Puerto Calero, 35571 Puerto Calero, ICP - ESP
Pura Vida Lanzarote Diving
Av. Islas Canarias 1 CC Punta Limones Local 33, 35580 Playa Blanca - Lanzarote, ICP - ESP
Alisios Sub Lanzarote
Calle Mesana 10, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, ICP - ESP
DAWN DIVES ACADEMY
Urb Montaña Roja S/N, 35580 Yaiza, ICP - ESP
Daivoon Diving Center Lanzarote
Hotel Galeon Playa, 35508 Costa Teguise - Lanzarote, ICP - ESP