When I pack for a weekend of diving off Lanzarote, my regulator is one of the pieces of kit I treat like a trusted friend — light enough to travel, reliable in Atlantic chop and cold-water thermoclines, and fuss-free to service between trips. Over a decade of instructing, guiding and testing gear across the Canaries has taught me that the “perfect” travel regulator is as much about choices...
Playa Chica is one of those spots that never gets old for me — sheltered bay, excellent visibility most days, and a...
I go out alone on Famara more often than I should admit — sometimes for a quick session after work, sometimes to test...
When I’m planning dives from Puerto del Carmen and need nitrox I try to keep things simple: find a trustworthy shop...
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...
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...
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Why reef-safe sunscreen matters for Lanzarote snorkelingWhen I’m planning a snorkel off Papagayo or a calm morning at Playa Chica, sunscreen is one of the small details that makes a big difference. Not only do we need protection from strong Atlantic sun and reflected heat from volcanic rock, but...
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Early mornings on Lanzarote still hold a kind of hush that I’ve learned to cherish: salty air, soft light over volcanic rock, and the sense that the day is wide open for whatever the ocean will offer. If you’ve only got one full day to chase multiple island sports — scuba, windsurfing and a...
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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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