Pandora

★★★★★ (97)

Large number of yellow sea fans that will delight any underwater photographer. 15 minutes from Caleta de Sebo we have this dive where we will dive with countless corals of this species.

Come discover with us one of the most impressive gorgonian concentrations in the Canary Islands. A field of gorgonians that is surprising for its size.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
19 Sightings
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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
8 Sightings
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Total number of species: 300

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Octopus
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Total number of species: 25

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Eagle Ray
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Green Turtle
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
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Reef Manta Ray
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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 2

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Nurse Shark
27 Sightings
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
25 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7000

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Crab
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
19 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
18 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
17 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60

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Spiny Lobster
16 Sightings
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Common Seahorse
15 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
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Total number of species: 8

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Bannerfish
10 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
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Total number of species: 55

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Lobster
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Total number of species: 28

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Clownfish
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Total number of species: 300

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Squid
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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 30

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Stonefish
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Whitetip Reef Shark
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 60

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Squirrelfish
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Total number of species: 350

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Damselfish
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Total number of species: 30

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Sand Eel
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Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
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Moon Jellyfish
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Spiny Seahorse
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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 3

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Cornetfish
3 Sightings
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Grey Reef Shark
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130

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Pipefish
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Total number of species: 50

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Frogfish
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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species: 25

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Boxfish
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Total number of species: 120

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Cuttlefish
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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Native Diving Lanzarote

Avda del Jablillo S/N., 35508 Costa teguise, ICP - ESP

LA GRACIOSA DIVERS

Avenida Virgen del Mar 119-B, 35540 Caleta de Sebo, ICP - ESP

Rubicon Diving Puerto Calero

Hotel Costa Calero Urb. Puerto Calero, 35571 Puerto Calero, ICP - ESP

Dive Sites Nearby

Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Las Coloradas (★4.5)

In this immense sandbank, there is a wall under which a ledge hides a sea of ​​life. Enjoying the simplicity of this dive and the pleasure of diving with complete safety makes us aware that there are many reasons to call the Canary Islands “Islands Fortunate.“
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Shark Point Las Palmas (★4.5)

Shallow reef volcanic formations along the coast, not far from it. The reef continues which allows the diver to drift along it as the marine life embraces the area.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Punta Berrugo (★4.6)

Diving here takes place on the margin between the sand and the rock, following the small rail that forms. The landscape takes artistic forms, creating small spaces to search for inhabitants in.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

The Tongues (★4.6)

Long lava reef formations of about 6 mts high that lead you to a beautiful volcanic reef. Once there, a sealife explosion awaits you.Nice volcanic landscape and huge amount of fish in max 18 metres depth.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Cuesta del Faro (★4.5)

On the west side of the coast of Playa Blanca, the volcanic formations start getting deeper. Explore beautiful lava reef formations and tons of sea life. This site allows the diver to go deeper than most other Playa Blanca dive sites.
PAPAGAYO WATERSPORTS, 35580 PLAYA BLANCA

Coloradas Reef (★4.9)

Located on the eastern side of Las Coloradas Beach, just 10 minutes from Playa Blanca, this dive site features a long, vibrant reef teeming with marine life. The area boasts a series of shallow canyons illuminated with a wide range of colors and light, creating an underwater paradise.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

El Emisario / Twin Pipes (★4.3)

The enormous tubes of an underwater emissary, lost in the vastness of the platform, serve as a source of life and refuge in this curious and frequented dive. Maximum depth is 18 meters.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Punta Gines (★4.6)

5 Minutes away from the Marina Rubicon, the reef at Punta Gines goes from east to west, with a multilevel divesite. The top part of the lava reef sits at around 12 meters, whereas the bottom part reaches 20m
AQUASPORT DIVING LANZAROTE, 35510 Lanzarote

Museo Atlantico (★4.3)

The Atlantic Museum has been conceived as a place for the preservation, conservation and education of the marine environment and nature, an integral part of the system of human values.
Mares

Flamingo Wall (★4.6)

It is an immersion that impresses unbeatable visibility outside the jetty, for its simplicity and for the quantity and variety of schools of fish that frequent the area.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

The Rubicon Marina Ramp (★4.0)

Simple access to the sea. A bay behind the Marina Rubicon with great pool conditions.Shallow and quiet, the ramp is an ideal spot for both beginners and experienced divers that want to perform their skills in easy and safe conditions.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Coral (★4.2)

Only for techincal divers. Depths here go from 40 to 85 meters. Forest of black coral and plenty of gorgonia that can only be found at these depths.
Scubapro

Calimera (★3.3)

Shore dive starting from the Playa de Montaña Roja. You get in the water, go under and head south and slowly descend to the reef where we have a max depth of 7/8m. Just follow the reef to the right and then back or follow it to the left and then back to entry/exit point. Easy dive for beginners and refresh.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Timanfaya (★4.5)

Shallow dive (12 mtrs average depth), ideal for a short and easy drift towards Flamingo Beach. Clear waters and great conditions, beginners and intermediate divers will enjoy this dive.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Pechiguera (★2.9)

This site is outside Playa Blanca, behind the lighthouse. The wall drops down to 80 meters plus. Impressive landscape and open sea marine life. Beautiful dive only for advanced and technical divers.
Scubapro

The Ramp (★4.5)

Great place for scuba diving and training (confined water) although there is also some areasfor snorkeling. It is a very easy descent for those who want to start diving.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Quiquere Wrecks (★4.5)

These three fishing boats are made out of wood and were built during the last century with the intention of taking to the oceans to steal fish from it; paradoxically, they haveended their days at the bottom of the ocean, housing the creatures that were in times past its prey.
MANTA DIVING LANZAROTE, 35510 Puerto del Carmen

Blue Hole (★4.5)

This is one of the most famous dives in Puerto del Carmen, maybe because of the adventure factor that it offers. The Agujero Azul (Blue Hole) is a tunnel that connects the sandy shallow area to the cliff, that descends into stunning depths.
AQUASPORT DIVING LANZAROTE, 35510 Lanzarote

Orange Coral (★4.4)

The Reef of Playa Chica is ideal for all types of diving, where a wall that starts at 5 m can go beyond 40 m. almost at the end of the wall there is a small cave where inside is the so-called “Orange Coral“.
AQUASPORT DIVING LANZAROTE, 35510 Lanzarote

Barca / La Patera (★4.5)

Barca is a very nice dive that starts with a submerged boat, hence the name Barca. The dive takes place between 25 and 40 meters maximum. A very pleasant dive.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Cueva de las Gambas (★4.7)

This is another of the most famous dives in Puerto del Carmen. The foot of the wall is around 40m deep, and is only suitable for experts divers.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Playa Chica (★4.6)

The surroundings of El Muellito and the two breakwaters of Playa Chica form a magical place to enjoy diving both day and night. This shallow dive is privileged for snorkeling, baptisms or the first initiation practices.
AQUASPORT DIVING, 35510 Puerto del Lanzarote

The Cathedral (★4.5)

This dive is comfortable and has it all: vertical walls to search for hidden life, immense cliffs where stingrays and angel sharks can be observed, caves with all types of fauna, and even a small wreck if you are interested in getting a closer look.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Fariones (★4.6)

This underwater cliff stands out amongst the rest of those in Playa Grande for its depth and height of its walls. In addition, the rocks next to the Fariones millstone are a true aquarium, also ideal for snorkeling and easy safety stops.
Mares

El Champiñon (★4.6)

A Volcanic stone shaped like a Mushroom gives its name to this immersion point. The stone is located right in the corner of a wall with beautiful basaltic formations. The continuation of the Arcos volcanic wall and the start of the Wall dive.