When I’m planning dives from Puerto del Carmen and need nitrox I try to keep things simple: find a trustworthy shop with a clear nitrox policy, check the paperwork before I walk out the door, and budget for a few small extras. Over the years I’ve hired nitrox-ready cylinders from several outfits in town and learned which questions save time and which hidden costs tend to pop up on the...
Why reef-safe sunscreen matters for Lanzarote snorkelingWhen I’m planning a snorkel off Papagayo or a calm morning at...
Early mornings on Lanzarote still hold a kind of hush that I’ve learned to cherish: salty air, soft light over...
Famara is one of those spots that will spoil you: reliable cross-shore winds, long sandy beach launches and plenty of...
I love combining two very different coastal experiences: a short night hike to enjoy sunset and stars, followed by a...
If you’re a certified PADI Open Water diver who hasn’t been in the water for a while, booking a refresher day from...
Los Hervideros is one of those places that looks like a moonscape from the shore and a dramatic cathedral of black rock...
Famara is one of those spots that will spoil you: reliable cross-shore winds, long sandy beach launches and plenty of room to build speed. If you want to get the most from a Famara cross-shore run — safely and smoothly — preparation makes all the difference. Below I share my step-by-step...
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I love combining two very different coastal experiences: a short night hike to enjoy sunset and stars, followed by a cautious, tide-aware snorkeling leg at low light near Playa Blanca. If planned properly, this loop becomes a magical way to see the island’s coastline — volcanic cliffs, rock...
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If you’re a certified PADI Open Water diver who hasn’t been in the water for a while, booking a refresher day from Puerto del Carmen is one of the best ways to shake off the rust and regain confidence before diving around Lanzarote. I run these refreshers regularly and have refined what I pack,...
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Los Hervideros is one of those places that looks like a moonscape from the shore and a dramatic cathedral of black rock below the surface. I’ve snorkelled there more times than I can count, and each trip teaches me something new about timing, tides and how unforgiving volcanic coastline can be....
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Planning a day that squeezes a morning hike, an afternoon windsurf session and an evening reef snorkel around Lanzarote is one of my favourite ways to experience the island — you get volcanic landscapes, adrenaline and calm underwater life all in a single 24-hour loop. It takes a bit of...
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When I head north along Lanzarote’s rugged coastline—whether for a solo hike across the lava fields above Famara or a windsurf session off the more exposed headlands—I pack an emergency kit tailored to the island’s particular challenges: strong sun, fickle winds, few shaded routes, sparse...
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I get asked a lot where to see angel sharks and sargos around Lanzarote — two very different encounters that I still find quietly thrilling every time. Angel sharks (Squatina spp.) are secretive, bottom-dwelling predators that lie camouflaged on sandy flats, while sargos (commonly Diplodus sargus...
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Shooting underwater doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Over the years diving and snorkeling around Lanzarote, I've learned how to balance quality, reliability and price so I can bring back usable, beautiful images without breaking the bank. In this article I share the housing choices, strobes...
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I’ve run hundreds of guided dives and island trips around Lanzarote, so I get asked all the time: “How much will a week of island sports actually cost?” Below I break down a realistic, budget-friendly plan for seven days on Lanzarote that mixes scuba diving, snorkeling/windsurf rentals, local...
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Taking toddlers and nervous non-swimmers snorkeling from Playa Blanca is one of my favourite low-key family days on Lanzarote — when it's planned right it feels calm, safe and endlessly rewarding. Over the years I’ve guided families and tested a lot of gear, and here I share what I actually use...
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