Dive-site story
Located in Puerto del Carmen, El Muellito is the sheltered jetty area extending from the main Playa Chica beach. Divers step right off the small stone pier or wade from the shore into a calm bay framed by volcanic reefs and open sandy patches. The site serves as the primary gateway for training and shallow coastal exploration in Lanzarote, offering tranquil conditions and consistent encounters with benthic marine life.
Protected volcanic bay allowing easy entries and calm navigation
Frequent winter sightings of angel sharks resting along the sand edges
Macro photography opportunities around the harbor wall and rocky crevices
Popular site for night dives featuring active cephalopods and hunting morays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round; winter and spring offer the highest frequency of angel shark encounters, while late summer brings the warmest water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel sharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean parrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black striped salemaSarpa salpa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Short-snouted seahorseHippocampus hippocampus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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