Dive-site story
Located along the southern coast of Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote, Playa Grande offers an accessible shore dive characterized by sweeping sandy flats interspersed with volcanic reefs. The shallow shelf drops gradually into open sand where benthic species camouflage during daylight hours. Calm conditions make the area a frequent choice for night excursions when cephalopods and nocturnal predators emerge over the sand beds.
Frequent winter encounters with angelsharks resting in the open sand
Rocky ledges sheltering moray eels and octopuses
Easy sandy beach entry with gentle slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round, with winter bringing peak angelshark activity and late summer providing warmest water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary DamselfishAbudefduf luridus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic Torpedo RayTorpedo marmorata | Common |
Marine forecast
