Night diving around Lanzarote is a different world. The black volcanic backdrop, bioluminescent plankton patches and sleepy reef life make for unforgettable dives — but only if your torch works for the job. Over the years I’ve tested a fair number of compact night dive torches while guiding and teaching here, and I’ve learned that size alone doesn’t tell you whether a torch will be useful...
Combining windsurfing and scuba into a single day in Lanzarote sounds ambitious — and it is — but done well it’s...
Getting comfortable holding your breath in the Atlantic surf at Famara is as much about mindset and routine as it is...
I’ve snorkelled Papagayo’s sea caves more times than I can count, and timing is everything. The jagged cliff...
I remember the first time I slipped into the warm black water off Lanzarote at midnight and watched a ghostlike shadow...
Famara is one of those spots where the wind, waves and long runs invite you to spend hours on the water — and a...
I dive regularly from Puerto del Carmen and one thing I never skip is a careful packing and pre-dive routine —...
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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Why I combine windsurfing and diving at FamaraFamara is one of those special places where the Atlantic shows itself in all moods — flat and glassy at dawn, then building steady wind and swell that draws windsurfers from across the island. For me, the appeal is practical and playful: I can get a...
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