Scubalanzarote Co / Snorkeling
I’ve snorkelled Papagayo’s sea caves more times than I can count, and timing is everything. The jagged cliff entrances, limpid water and dramatic volcanic rock make this one of Lanzarote’s most photogenic snorkel spots — but the same...
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I remember the first time I slipped into the warm black water off Lanzarote at midnight and watched a ghostlike shadow glide past — an eagle ray, as graceful as a glider. Night snorkeling with eagle rays is one of those island experiences that...
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I run night snorkels regularly around Lanzarote and one of the most magical experiences I guide is swimming with manta and eagle rays after dark. If you’re dreaming of a slow-moving shadow gliding beneath your torchbeam, here’s a practical guide...
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I’m lucky enough to snorkel with sea turtles around Lanzarote often, and Punta Mujeres has become one of my favourite spots to photograph them. The little bay, rocky outcrops and nearby seagrass patches attract both juvenile and adult turtles, so...
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If you’re heading to the Papagayo area and want calm, beginner-friendly snorkel spots that stay sheltered when the wind picks up and remain safe around low tide, you’re in the right place. I spend a lot of time exploring these coves and I’ve...
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Why reef-safe sunscreen matters for Lanzarote snorkelingWhen I’m planning a snorkel off Papagayo or a calm morning at Playa Chica, sunscreen is one of the small details that makes a big difference. Not only do we need protection from strong...
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Los Hervideros is one of those places that looks like a moonscape from the shore and a dramatic cathedral of black rock below the surface. I’ve snorkelled there more times than I can count, and each trip teaches me something new about timing,...
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I get asked a lot where to see angel sharks and sargos around Lanzarote — two very different encounters that I still find quietly thrilling every time. Angel sharks (Squatina spp.) are secretive, bottom-dwelling predators that lie camouflaged on...
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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...
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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...
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