I love combining a quiet volcanic sunrise with the clear Atlantic a little later in the morning — it feels like getting two very different sides of Lanzarote in one outing. Over the years I’ve worked out a reliable plan for a sunrise hike in the Timanfaya area followed by a morning snorkel at Papagayo or a nearby bay. Below I’ll walk you through parking and transport, the best tide windows...
I love long runs down Famara because they feel like a slow-motion ocean voyage: wide open beach, glassy seas at low...
Night diving around Lanzarote is an entirely different animal than daytime diving. The volcanic seabed, hidden crevices...
Why this upwind transition matters at FamaraFamara’s cross-shore temperament rewards clean technique: if you get your...
If you see an injured or entangled animal off Lanzarote, it's natural to want to help straight away. Over years of...
I run night snorkels regularly around Lanzarote and one of the most magical experiences I guide is swimming with manta...
I always come back from a salty week windsurfing in Lanzarote with one priority: keep my travel wetsuit in one piece....
Why this upwind transition matters at FamaraFamara’s cross-shore temperament rewards clean technique: if you get your upwind transition right you’ll keep board speed, conserve energy and avoid the classic stall-and-drift that ruins a run. I’ve taught dozens of students and logged hundreds of...
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If you see an injured or entangled animal off Lanzarote, it's natural to want to help straight away. Over years of guiding snorkels and dives around the island I've seen everything from sea turtles with fishing line caught around flippers, to sunfish with nets trailing behind them and small...
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I run night snorkels regularly around Lanzarote and one of the most magical experiences I guide is swimming with manta and eagle rays after dark. If you’re dreaming of a slow-moving shadow gliding beneath your torchbeam, here’s a practical guide to where to book a guided manta and eagle ray...
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I always come back from a salty week windsurfing in Lanzarote with one priority: keep my travel wetsuit in one piece. Salt, sand and sun are the triple threat — they stiffen seals, clog zips and weaken glued seams if you don’t treat the suit carefully. Over the years I’ve learned practical,...
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Foggy masks are one of those small annoyances that can ruin a perfect snorkel or distract during a drift dive. Over the years I’ve tried everything from supermarket toothpaste to purpose-made defog drops, and I’ve tested them in the Atlantic, protected bays and deeper visibility dives around...
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I remember one Famara session when a gust came through and ripped a batten clean out of my sail while I was still a hundred metres from shore. My heart sank — that sail was a Duotone I rely on for light-wind days. Over the years I’ve learned to carry a small, practical repair kit and the skills...
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Traveling light and diving free off Lanzarote’s shores or from a small rib has taught me to obsess over one thing: a weight system that’s reliable, compact and easy to adjust on the fly. A good freediving weight setup keeps you safe, helps you trim correctly and saves precious time when...
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When I plan a coastal hike in Lanzarote, one of the first things I sort out is map and navigation — offline. The island’s volcanic terrain, sparse shade and occasional lack of phone signal mean relying on mobile data is a risky bet. Over the years I’ve learned which apps and devices to trust,...
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I’m lucky enough to snorkel with sea turtles around Lanzarote often, and Punta Mujeres has become one of my favourite spots to photograph them. The little bay, rocky outcrops and nearby seagrass patches attract both juvenile and adult turtles, so with the right entry point, tide window and camera...
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When I pack for a weekend of diving around Lanzarote — usually a mix of shallow reefs, volcanic walls and sometimes choppy Atlantic conditions — the regulator I choose is one of the smallest decisions that has the biggest impact on my comfort and confidence. Travel-sized regulators promise...
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