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 logistics, but with a simple plan you can move smoothly between activities and come away exhausted (in the...
When I head north along Lanzarote’s rugged coastline—whether for a solo hike across the lava fields above Famara or...
I get asked a lot where to see angel sharks and sargos around Lanzarote — two very different encounters that I still...
Shooting underwater doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Over the years diving and snorkeling around Lanzarote, I've...
I’ve run hundreds of guided dives and island trips around Lanzarote, so I get asked all the time: “How much will a...
Taking toddlers and nervous non-swimmers snorkeling from Playa Blanca is one of my favourite low-key family days on...
I get asked all the time which dive computer I recommend for diving around Lanzarote and the rest of the Canary Islands...
I’ve spent a decade exploring the coast around La Santa — from calm sheltered bays to the rocky open stretches that demand respect. If you’re planning to snorkel or freedive here, understanding tides and currents is the single most important safety and enjoyment hack you can learn. In this...
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I often get asked what wetsuit I travel with when I head to Lanzarote — whether I'm guiding a snorkel trip off Papagayo, teaching a rescue course, or chasing wind at Famara. The island’s water is generally forgiving, but conditions vary: cooler mornings, wind-churned seas, and long days in and...
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Playa Chica is one of my favourite spots for night diving in Lanzarote—sheltered bay, easy shore access and a seabed that comes alive after sunset. If you’re booking your first guided night dive with a PADI instructor, here’s a step-by-step, practical walk-through of what to expect and how to...
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Famara is one of those places where the Atlantic writes its own rules — and where I never get bored of discovering small changes in wind, swell and sandbar shapes that completely alter a windsurf run. Over the years I've spent countless sessions on this coast, from relaxed freeride to...
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I run regular day trips from Puerto del Carmen and over the years I’ve developed a compact checklist I give to new divers before they join my boat. These are the essentials that keep a day safe, relaxed and enjoyable — gear that actually matters in Lanzarote conditions, simple gas and dive...
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I dive and snorkel around Lanzarote almost every week, so I know how quickly a calm swim can turn choppy when the Atlantic wind picks up. Choosing the right snorkel mask for these conditions makes a huge difference — not just for comfort, but for safety and how much you actually see underwater....
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I still remember the first time I slipped into the water near Playa Blanca and followed a line of volcanic arches toward a small cave entrance that disappeared into crystal-clear blue. The visibility that day was surreal — I could see into the cave’s shadowy interior from the surface — and it...
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