Dive-site story
Located off the volcanic drop-off of Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote, Shrimp Cave is a deep cavern sculpted into basaltic bedrock. The site sits beyond the main reef wall, sloping down across volcanic sand into the shadows where swarms of deep-water narwal shrimp gather in the recesses. Outside the opening, pelagics often patrol the open blue while large groupers linger in nearby crevices.
Thousands of narwal shrimp gathered along the ceiling and dark corners of the cave
Frequent encounters with resident dusky groupers around the cavern mouth
Dramatic volcanic overhangs and deep drop-off topography
Passing pelagic species and seasonal angelsharks on adjacent sand patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the warmest water and calmest sea conditions occurring from late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narwal shrimpPlesionika narval | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Fangtooth morayEnchelycore anatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common |
Marine forecast
