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 —...
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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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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