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 cetaceans washed ashore. My priority is always the safety of people and the animal, and getting the right...
I run night snorkels regularly around Lanzarote and one of the most magical experiences I guide is swimming with manta...
I always come back from a salty week windsurfing in Lanzarote with one priority: keep my travel wetsuit in one piece....
Foggy masks are one of those small annoyances that can ruin a perfect snorkel or distract during a drift dive. Over the...
I remember one Famara session when a gust came through and ripped a batten clean out of my sail while I was still a...
Traveling light and diving free off Lanzarote’s shores or from a small rib has taught me to obsess over one thing: a...
When I plan a coastal hike in Lanzarote, one of the first things I sort out is map and navigation — offline. The...
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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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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