Dive-site story
Located off the rugged volcanic coastline of northeastern Lanzarote near Charco del Palo, The Elevator is a dramatic geological dive centered around a vertical volcanic shaft. Divers drop through the dark basalt chimney that cuts straight down through the reef plateau before opening into the deep blue ocean. The base of the shaft leads toward caverns and deep ledges adorned with orange gorgonians and black coral bushes, frequented by large Atlantic marine life.
Descending through a natural vertical volcanic lava tube known as the chimney or elevator
Caverns and rock arches sculpted into skull-like patterns by ancient volcanic activity
Deep basalt ledges harboring black coral colonies and gorgonians
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the calmest seas and warmest water temperatures to northeastern Lanzarote.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary MorayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
