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 swapping beaches or jumping off a tiny boat. Below I share exactly how I put together a travel-friendly...
When I plan a coastal hike in Lanzarote, one of the first things I sort out is map and navigation — offline. The...
I’m lucky enough to snorkel with sea turtles around Lanzarote often, and Punta Mujeres has become one of my favourite...
When I pack for a weekend of diving around Lanzarote — usually a mix of shallow reefs, volcanic walls and sometimes...
Why I combine windsurfing and diving at FamaraFamara is one of those special places where the Atlantic shows itself in...
Living and working on Lanzarote means I’m constantly switching between hikes across volcanic ridges, windsurf...
If you’re heading to the Papagayo area and want calm, beginner-friendly snorkel spots that stay sheltered when the...
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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I get asked all the time which dive computer I recommend for diving around Lanzarote and the rest of the Canary Islands — and it’s a fair question. Atlantic conditions here can be changeable: strong surge at the reefs, chilly thermoclines, bright surface glare, and long days of multiple dives....
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I spend a lot of my time in Lanzarote’s shallow bays — Papagayo, Playa Chica, Playa Honda and the calmer coves of the south — teaching freediving basics, running safety drills and training my breath-hold. These spots are perfect for practising because they combine clear water, easy exits and...
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When I first moved to Lanzarote I had the classic kit-carrying mindset: if you want to sail well, you bring your own gear. Over the years, after guiding countless sessions, testing kit and chatting with visiting sailors, I’ve learned that the answer isn’t black-and-white. Whether it’s cheaper...
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I run guided dives around Lanzarote almost every week, and over the years I’ve developed a compact, conservation-first briefing I use with clients before every trip. The goal is simple: keep divers safe, reduce our footprint on fragile volcanic reefs and marine life, and give people a better...
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I still remember the first time I breathed nitrox on a dive around Lanzarote — a calm wall off Los Colorados, the sun slicing through the water column, and a feeling that I could stay down a little longer without the usual edge of fatigue. Since then I’ve used enriched air on many of my deeper...
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Why this loop mattersI love Famara for its raw coastline and wind-sculpted sand, and I’m equally drawn to the strange, quiet beauty around Los Jameos. This hidden loop between Caleta de Famara and Los Jameos is one of my favourite day hikes when I want a mix of dramatic coastal views, volcanic...
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First dives are magical — weightless, quiet and full of new sensations — but they can also throw up a few physical surprises that spoil the moment if you don’t know how to handle them. Over the years I’ve guided hundreds of first-time divers around Lanzarote and across the Canary Islands,...
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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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