Dive-site story
Located off Puerto del Carmen on the southern coast of Lanzarote, this site is renowned for dramatic volcanic architecture. Divers descend along a sandy shelf before dropping past a rocky wall that gives way to large basaltic arches and undercut overhangs. The terrain provides sheltered rest stops for large marine fauna, while the open water offers clear vistas of pelagic passersby.
Natural volcanic arches framing views into the open Atlantic blue
Frequent encounters with resting angelsharks on the adjacent sand channels
Large dusky groupers hovering beneath basalt overhangs and deep crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn provide the warmest water, while winter brings the highest concentration of angelsharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round RayTaeniurops grabatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic TrumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common |
Marine forecast
