Dive-site story
Richies Reef sits off the coast of Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote, characterized by a dramatic volcanic wall that drops onto an open sand plateau. Divers cruise past volcanic overhangs, fissures, and lava shelves where Atlantic and Mediterranean marine life congregate. The site can be reached either by a short boat ride from the harbour or as an extended shore dive from Playa Chica.
Volcanic reef wall with crevices and overhangs harboring groupers and morays
Frequent winter and spring encounters with benthic angel sharks resting on the sand
Passing schools of pelagic fish patrolling the open-water edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, with the warmest water in late summer and angel sharks appearing most reliably during the cooler winter months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel sharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic barracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black moray eelMuraena augusti | Common |
Marine forecast
