Manta Diving Lanzarote - Puerto Del Carmen

Dive Sites

The Cathedral - Shore Dive

accessed from the beach (Playa de la Barrilla). It is a short surface swim out of the bay and then a free descent to approx. 14m. We follow along the reef to the left and over a drop-off which leads down to the 'Cathedral' at approximately 30 metres. The 'Cathedral' is a large underwater lava cave, which funnels down towards the rear. There are alcoves of finger coral and small shrimp and glass fish at the far end and there are many soft corals on the cave walls and roof. Grouper fish are very often found there. This is also a regular hang out for some beautiful trumpet fish. Torches are recommended to explore the cave to full advantage.

The House Reef - Shore Dive

is accessed via the beach or the jetty with a short surface swim then a free descent to approximately 12 metres at which point the dive runs along the end of the protected bay with overhangs on either side. The bottom contours can be followed to a depth of approximately 25 metres. There are a variety of fish including grouper, barracuda, angelshark, and rays to be seen. Large shrimps, globular anemone, arrowhead crabs and octopus can also be found there which is why it also makes an interesting dive that can be done several times, all of which will vary.

The Harbour Wall - Shore Dive

a very interesting dive both by day & by night. It begins from the bay or from the jetty.It is a shallow entry leading leisurely to 24mtrs at its furthest point. For orientation and navigation purposes the rocks and the harbour wall are kept to the right on the way out and on the return journey the same features are kept to the left and this leads straight back the jetty or bay. At night the bay takes on a different character, fields of anemones burst from the normally featureless sandy bottom. Cuttlefish, octopus and sea horses can be found along the small harbour wall, spider crab and small shrimps can also be spotted by those with keen eyesight. During the day there is an abundance of many different fish & marine life species - a great dive, ideal for those wanting to take their time and photograph the little creatures!

Old Harbour Wrecks - Boat Dive

This site has been designated a marine conservation site and features a well established wreck site supporting a vast quantity of marine life - sardines, pinfish, turkish wrasse, emperor fish, arrow crabs, large groupers, barracuda and sometimes visited by large rays, tuna and angelsharks. The short boat trip from the harbour takes divers to a buoy directly above a trawler wreck at 18 metres. We descend down the line to the forward mast and from there to the bottom. This wreck still has a two metre brass propeller intact. If you follow the edge of the reef down you'll find other wrecks which range from a wooden crushed wreck at 24 metres to a skeletal fishing boat at around 37 metres. There are approximately eight wrecks together in the area and the site can be dived several times to explore its entirety.

Red Coral - Shore Dive

a surface swim with free descent to approx.16 metres, then follow the reef along a drop off which leads to a small lava alcove, which is where you will see the rare pink coral at the rear. Small glass like shrimps are also found in this area. There is a great deal of fish activity here, especially in the mornings, a regular spot for trigger fish, fusiliers, barracuda and shoals of sardines and other small fish.

Richie's Reef - Boat Dive

a ride past the Fariones Reef to the outer side of the buoyed area of the long beach at Puerto del Carmen. Mooring on one of the large buoys, you free descend to 18 metres. The area is an interesting flat-walled reef with outcrops of boulders and plenty of recesses for fish life. The contours take divers down to approx 35 metres. There is a good variety of fish to be seen, some very large groupers, morays, barracuda and octopus.

The Blue Hole - Shore Dive

accessed by a jump entry from the jetty and followed by a swim out to the entry point. You free descend down to about 12 - 14 metres to where the Blue Hole commences. The Hole is 2-3 metres wide and deep and leads from about 18 metres down, through the reef and out the other side at around 25 metres into the deep blue waters of the Atlantic. There is a very noticeable thermocline at the transition between the two as the reef drops to around 35 metres in depth on the Atlantic side. The site is visited by barracuda, grouper and angelshark. A torch is well worth bringing on this dive to explore the inner walls of the Hole.

Punta Tinosa - Boat Dive

to the south of Puerto del Carmen towards the marina of Puerto Calero. Following the anchor line, or free descending to approx 12 mtrs, you find the reef, formed from a cascade of lava which has solidified under the sea. The effect is quite spectacular, and the contours can be followed to the sea bed which is around 30 mtrs. The contours ripple and bend and the evidence of lava flows makes for special scenery which shows just how powerful the volcanic eruptions must have been. In addition to the scenery there is the usual variety of marine life.

Punta Tinosa New Wrecks - Boat Dive

a little further on that Punta Tinosa. Here we have three recently placed fishing boats which are constantly gathering more and more marine life. Free descend or follow the anchor line to the first wreck which lies at around 16mtrs. Having explored this, you can proceed to the others and also take the time to explore the lava rock for octopus etc. Although this is a newer site, it is improving by the day and well worth a visit.

The Pinnacle- Shore Dive

This site is accessed from the jetty via a surface swim and lies just beyond the Blue Hole. It is a large lava formation rising from the sea bed. You dive around it, and maintaining your buoyancy, you can look down many metres to the sea bed, often glimpsing the rays and angelsharks on their travels. You then come back to the edge of the reef and proceed back to the exit point.

The diving in Puerto del Carmen is interesting and varied, and we can cater dives to suit all levels of experience and certification. The dives featured above are the most popular ones and we do try to ensure that you have the opportunity of doing the dives YOU want to do. We have our own boat, so are able to offer flexibility in our diving schedules.

Whatever you decide to do, you are assured that our Instructors will do their utmost to ensure that your enjoy your time with us and leave with memories of excellent diving.