Scubalanzarote Co / Diving
Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen is one of those spots that looks deceptively simple from shore — a small rocky cove with clear water and a steady stream of divers entering and exiting. After guiding hundreds of shore dives here, I’ve learned...
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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...
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Playa Chica is one of those spots that never gets old for me — sheltered bay, excellent visibility most days, and a manageable shore entry that makes it perfect for guided dives, especially with mixed-ability groups. Over the years I’ve...
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When I’m planning dives from Puerto del Carmen and need nitrox I try to keep things simple: find a trustworthy shop with a clear nitrox policy, check the paperwork before I walk out the door, and budget for a few small extras. Over the years...
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If you’re a certified PADI Open Water diver who hasn’t been in the water for a while, booking a refresher day from Puerto del Carmen is one of the best ways to shake off the rust and regain confidence before diving around Lanzarote. I run these...
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I’ve run hundreds of guided dives and island trips around Lanzarote, so I get asked all the time: “How much will a week of island sports actually cost?” Below I break down a realistic, budget-friendly plan for seven days on Lanzarote that...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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