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Playa Chica (Puerto del Carmen)

Playa Chica (Puerto del Carmen)

Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Photo: Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0

About this site

The hub of Lanzarote diving, offering multiple routes from shore including lava tubes, caves, volcanic rock formations, and dramatic drop-offs. The famous Blue Hole lava tunnel and Cathedral cavern are accessible from here.

Conditions

Country
Spain
Region
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Max depth
5–40 m
Visibility
15–30 m
Water temperature
18–24°C
Difficulty
Beginner to Advanced
Best season
Year-round
Type
Cave
Suitable for
  • Scuba
  • Freediving
Dive types
  • Cave
  • Wall
  • Reef
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Barracuda
  • Macro
  • Octopus
  • Groupers
  • Pelagic fish
Photo: Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0

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