Explore 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. 

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    Diving in Playa Blanca

    There are a variety of different types of diving, but all are within shallower depths and in easy diving conditions with good visibility and lack of currents. There are multiple shallow coral reefs with overhangs, large plateaus, cracks and crevices. There are steep coral walls, lagoons and numerous wreck dives. The dive sites are either reached from shore or by boat and it’s a great location for night dives. 

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Playa Blanca

    The waters here are rich with marine life starting with the flourishing reefs which are covered in colourful Soft Corals, Anemones, Sea Sponges and a multitude of other coral species. Some of the critters which divers are bound to spot include Scorpionfish, different species of Rays, Moray Eels, Lobsters and Seahorses. The wrecks are usually surrounded by schools of fish, including Sea Bream, Sardines, Barracuda, Tuna and Jacks. Some of the more unique species which can be spotted here include Sea Turtles, Mola Mola aka Sunfish, Angel Sharks and on the luckiest days, Dolphins. 

    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 approx.: 27

    Barracuda

    Barracuda

    3k Sightings
    J
    268
    F
    142
    M
    168
    A
    203
    M
    180
    J
    167
    J
    348
    A
    455
    S
    342
    O
    275
    N
    249
    D
    239

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

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel

    1.7k Sightings
    J
    98
    F
    84
    M
    88
    A
    121
    M
    98
    J
    113
    J
    183
    A
    249
    S
    236
    O
    150
    N
    131
    D
    130

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

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Octopus

    Octopus

    1.3k Sightings
    J
    97
    F
    64
    M
    67
    A
    62
    M
    65
    J
    57
    J
    144
    A
    194
    S
    185
    O
    200
    N
    128
    D
    84

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

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    Eagle Ray

    Eagle Ray

    505 Sightings
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    15
    F
    15
    M
    31
    A
    54
    M
    44
    J
    39
    J
    107
    A
    95
    S
    48
    O
    26
    N
    1
    D
    30

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

    Total number of species approx.: 26

    Angel Shark

    Angel Shark

    2.5k Sightings
    J
    205
    F
    172
    M
    199
    A
    225
    M
    258
    J
    183
    J
    230
    A
    176
    S
    167
    O
    174
    N
    238
    D
    294

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

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Stingrays

    Stingrays

    2.1k Sightings
    J
    74
    F
    57
    M
    202
    A
    286
    M
    213
    J
    125
    J
    246
    A
    299
    S
    211
    O
    141
    N
    109
    D
    91

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

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets

    1.8k Sightings
    J
    115
    F
    50
    M
    92
    A
    122
    M
    80
    J
    103
    J
    191
    A
    259
    S
    240
    O
    165
    N
    170
    D
    180

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

    Total number of species approx.: 100

    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish

    1.1k Sightings
    J
    61
    F
    31
    M
    67
    A
    110
    M
    53
    J
    55
    J
    126
    A
    161
    S
    123
    O
    103
    N
    79
    D
    95

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

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish

    981 Sightings
    J
    67
    F
    49
    M
    53
    A
    75
    M
    72
    J
    59
    J
    147
    A
    159
    S
    95
    O
    70
    N
    55
    D
    80

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

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish

    920 Sightings
    J
    89
    F
    37
    M
    39
    A
    55
    M
    51
    J
    32
    J
    89
    A
    135
    S
    92
    O
    97
    N
    92
    D
    112

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

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    Crab

    Crab

    777 Sightings
    J
    38
    F
    18
    M
    21
    A
    62
    M
    47
    J
    45
    J
    90
    A
    124
    S
    109
    O
    69
    N
    86
    D
    68

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

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Damselfish

    Damselfish

    545 Sightings
    J
    45
    F
    13
    M
    30
    A
    43
    M
    28
    J
    29
    J
    78
    A
    78
    S
    61
    O
    37
    N
    53
    D
    50

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

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Flounder

    Flounder

    518 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    0
    M
    27
    A
    32
    M
    45
    J
    33
    J
    65
    A
    98
    S
    74
    O
    46
    N
    38
    D
    47

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

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shrimp

    Shrimp

    323 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    14
    M
    17
    A
    11
    M
    32
    J
    16
    J
    29
    A
    37
    S
    44
    O
    34
    N
    37
    D
    36

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

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch

    279 Sightings
    J
    23
    F
    17
    M
    23
    A
    24
    M
    19
    J
    12
    J
    33
    A
    35
    S
    16
    O
    11
    N
    35
    D
    31

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

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish

    269 Sightings
    J
    15
    F
    0
    M
    20
    A
    17
    M
    18
    J
    15
    J
    28
    A
    56
    S
    26
    O
    20
    N
    27
    D
    27

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

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Electric Ray

    Electric Ray

    248 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    26
    M
    32
    A
    30
    M
    13
    J
    22
    J
    35
    A
    18
    S
    20
    O
    0
    N
    15
    D
    21

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

    Total number of species approx.: 15

    Tuna

    Tuna

    229 Sightings
    J
    21
    F
    10
    M
    16
    A
    0
    M
    12
    J
    12
    J
    16
    A
    31
    S
    30
    O
    42
    N
    11
    D
    28

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

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish

    206 Sightings
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    0
    F
    3
    M
    3
    A
    0
    M
    15
    J
    10
    J
    33
    A
    32
    S
    16
    O
    23
    N
    35
    D
    36

    The best Months to Dive in Playa Blanca

    The diving season in Playa Blanca is year round due to warm temperatures throughout the year; between 17 and 26 degrees Celsius. Water temperatures range between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius with incredible visibility throughout the year between 20 and 40 metres. The best diving months are between April and October for the best overall conditions. 

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