Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Canary Islands

The Island of Fuerteventura has several shore dives where you even see sharks and lots of big rays.

Gran Canaria is an underwater resort on the south eastern tip that is only accessible from shore. Lots of moray eels, barracudas, huge mass of snappers, rays have been seen.

Boat or Shore Dive 6m to 18m --This dive, near the wall of the small Fariones harbour, consists of a mixture of small reefs and sand. The dive can be in the shallower water around the harbour wall or can be on the long narrow outcrops at right angles to the shore or can be a mixture of the two. There's an abundance of small reef life and the occasional sighting of Angel Sharks. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

Small fishing bay, very clear water and shelter from any wind. Steps to gain access to the water. Lots of marine life and plant life. Located on the south west coast of Tenerife, between Los Gigantes and Las Americas.

The Portuguese Island of Madeira has a excellent diving facility with a fantastic shore dive place. Even schools of Manta ray can be seen here !!

Boat or Shore Dive 35m -- The dive starts moderately shallow over sand and follows a gully down to the reef. There is the wreck of a small boat and the shell of a car in the sand en route. In this area are numbers of large Spider Crabs. After reaching the reef swim with the wall on the right hand side. Trumpetfish are common here, and remember to keep a lookout to seaward to see Barracuda and Jacks. When it is time to go shallower turn back onto the top of the reef and swim into the shallower water LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

Shore Dive 8m to 25m -- Mala is a small resort in the north east of Lanzarote. It is a fair way from anywhere else and attracts a number of naturists. There is an almost circular rocky cove which provides the swimming area and the entry and exit point for diving. To reach the cove involves a walk along, and then down the cliff on a rocky path where entry and exit to the water is by a ladder. This is not always possible so we will not undertake the journey to Mala when the winds are from the east or south and there is a swell running. When conditions are good this is a pleasant dive over sand and rock. There are a number of rocky outcrops and an area with caves which can be entered. These are a photographer's delight. Shoals of fish swim around the rocks and Angel Sharks, Rays and Groupers are common. Two dives are possible here, one to the left and the other to the right, so a two dive day is possible at Mala. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands

Boat or Shore Dive 0m to 12m -- Usually starting from Playa de la Barrilla, this gentle dive takes divers out onto the natural extensions of the sheltering horseshoe arms of the bay. There is a long natural cave at 5 metres and the bay itself is very sheltered and home to vast shoals of tame fish. Look out for Grey Mullet, Sea Bream, Parrotfish, Lizardfish, Wrasse, Damselfish and Cuttlefish. At night Octopus, Angel Sharks and Tube Worms are commonly seen. This bay is used for training, refresher and night dives, but is worth exploring by all levels of diver. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

Boat or Shore Dive 32m--The Cathedral is a large natural cavern in the reef wall. Its entrance is about 10 metres tall. It's best to approach the Cathedral from mid-level on the wall or from above over the sand. Take a torch to see the abundance of life on the walls and roof and in the innermost point, which is like a small garden and is home to Cardinalfish and large Grouper. There are Yellow Horn Corals, Tube Worms and Prawns in the end, and Jewel Anemones, Cup Coral, Sponges and Sea Mat on the roof. Look out for Moray Eels near the entrance and don't miss the sight of the bubbles percolating through the rock and sand above the Cathedral on your way back. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

Boat or Shore Dive 32m -- This dive can start from the shore at Playa Barrilla or can be from the boat. The dive goes along the wall at the edge of the reef where there are lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Life on the wall is good; there are Sponges, Sea Mat, Sea Squirts and amongst them are Nudibranchs; but also look out to sea where there may be Barracuda, Grouper and Rays. There is a memorial to Dieter, a previous dive centre owner, at 30 metres and a small growth of pretty Red Tree Coral in an overhang at 28 metres. The dive continues over the sand on top of the reef where there is often a Grouper waiting for the divers. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

Nice scenic dive lots to see easy conditions and good vis.Blue hole a large swim through dropping from top of the wall in 20m to wall face at 30m. Access via harbour steps and short surface swim. Agujero azul is also known as El Hoyo, Blue Hole.

Advanced divers cos of the currents. Great marine life: Dolphins, barracudas, jacks, lobsters, angel sharks... 3km from Las Galletas harbour

Walk to the end of the long pier in La Restinga, and jump in! La Restinga is also known as Muelle de La Restinga, La Restinga Dock.

The Asshole its name is a pretty fucked up access. But it's worth. The name and location shown on Google Earth are fine, but there is another entrance about 200 meters north. In the "El Cabrón" can be made several dives, the more normal is "Los Roncadores" that is 20-22 meters deep max. You can take evening and Fotosub. Access from Arinaga

Along the reef, with its edges and crevices, gather huge swarms of breams, zebrabreams and guelyjacks. In the slots and holes several moray eels are at home: tigermorays, black moray eel and big mask morays are all very common here. A bit further away from the reef on the sandy areas we meet stingrays, eaglerays and angelsharks.

Overhanging rocks along the whole reef shelter scorpionfish, groupers, trumpet fish and glass eyes. In the 12m-area barakudas wait for pray whilst curious amberjacks examine the divers closely, patroling in regular intervals.

Hydrofoil from the Russian Meteor series. Not a fantastic wreck cos very destroyed by the currents and storm. Close to El Pajaro harbour.

Mole is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

diving in the same area as deco dangers... take care! beneath the cages of the farm is easy to find agelotes, large stingrays, bishops, eagles, mice who come to see you, Lacha banks and seahorses

Playa Chica is also known as house reef.

One of the best dives I've done ever. Impressive. When there is current is more complicated but there is much more life tabi (jurel Bicuda, Gallo Blue Sargos ...) In boat leaving the port of restinga. Is not easy to find if you do not know where this, although usually is some buoy.

Richies Place is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Close to the Marine protected area there are a lot of diferent species. Lava rock and sandy areas- Easy from the beach in the north end of the beach. Puerto Naos nord is also known as Puerto Naos.

The island was once populated by monk seals, so the name it's for the seals rather from wolves. The sea bottom its made of limestone, that have been eroded to form structures that seem like mushrooms. Because the strong currents, a lot of medium and small sea life take cover in this mushrooms. This dive spot is located near the Isla de lobos (Lobos Island). Las Setas is also known as Las setas de isla de lobos.

Can't miss just head to the big boat wreck. Temple Hall Wreck is also known as Telamón.

Malpique is also known as Torre de Malpique.

Las Cabras is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

El Abrigo, SE of Tenerife Island. Ceuva Elevitero is also known as Black Cove.

Nice Dive side formed by the lavaeruption of the St. Juan Volcan 1994. Right side very deep, left side with 13 arches in shallow water. Easy access in summer via the pontoon, in winter more difficult, becaus the pontoon is not installed and the rocks have to be passed.

El Fraile is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Outgoing lava enters the sea. Possibility to see a black coral. By boat from Los Gigantes with a diving club from the ground or from Punta de Teno

Baja de Arguineguín is also known as Arguineguin Rif.

An alternative route along the wall down to 40+ m can be done and is quite nice - when you're trained and in good condition (current!). Recommended to ask an experienced local.. and watch your Dive Computer for Deco ;-)

Located between the mouth of the harbor and beach hair, is a rocky area with a large number of invertebrates, including a cebadal and various types of algae. Immersion smooth and level with easy access from land.

One of the nicest dives in the city of Las Palmas, although not a display of marine life if it is beautiful for its large caves of volcanic and contraluces occurring. The caves are not big problem because it always is able to do both input and output.

Special care when using this tourist submarine wreck as a daily walk, do not forget to bring in the boat with the Alpha flag (blue and banking) or the diving as it is an area very close to the output port. opportunity to visit it. Wreck located within walking distance of the port of Mogan.

Greek cargo ship sunk in 1978 compared to spring Reina Sofía. Entertaining the possibility of dipping into the engine room of the title if you have advanced. Thanks to its cargo of bagged cement remained on the wreck on its keel, while enjoying the most was not lying on his side as often happens in the other wrecks.

La Bajita is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Enter the water via the man made sea pool. Swim under the little bridge, and drop down to the sand just out from the rocks. Look for the metal pipe (diameter approx 50cm) just to the right, and follow this out to the wreck. Easy. Always seems well protected from wind, even with a strong NE. Turn off the TF1 motorway at Tabaiba, and drive all the way to the sea. Theres a small car park at the bottom of a steep hill.

Mil Ojos is also known as 1000 Augen.

There could be current. It's a dive at a Reef near the beach. You can see angel sharks, sepia and a lot of different smaller fishes. It's near the dive place playa Chica.

Description: WWII Minesweeper Depth: 30 metres WW2 German minesweeper used in later life as a dolphin viewing ship from Los Cristianos. The vessel was purposely sunk on 23rd October 2005. This dive is very interesting as the wreck is intact and upright. We have spotted a resident grouper on numerous dives and lots of rays. The wreck is making an interesting artificial reef for the future as marine life starts to flourish. We load the boat, Celtic Wave, in Las Galletas Marina and take the short journey of 10 minutes to Palm Mar to the site of El Meridian.

Easy dive along a reef (not natural) with most of the time no current. The visibility is always different (2-15m). Many fishes. It's directly at the beach. But you have go there with a diving center, because only they have the licence to drive with the car next to the beach. Without a car it's a long way to walk with the equitment. Playa Dorada is also known as Home Reef.

Nuevo Horizonte is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Fuerteventura which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Montaña Amarilla in Tenerife, is so called because of the golden coloured stone mountain, located next to the dive site. This dive is suitable for both boat diving, or to enter from the shore by ladder. Underwater there are fantastic rock formations one of which forms a horizontal swim through which leads out to the seabed where you can see a huge variety of sea life. Such as Stingrays and Roncadores, Octopus and Angel Sharks. This dive is one of the most scenic dive sites in Tenerife, and is a challenging and rewarding dive. Montaña Amarilla is also known as Yellow mountain.

Lots of morays and garden eels. Great underwater canyons. Do not enter the cave. Many divers have died here! By boat only Cueva de Palmar is also known as Palmar Cave.

El Condesito is also known as El Condesito Shipwreck.

Nice dive site with interesting rock formations, lots of cuttlefish and octopus. By boat or awkward entry and exit from shore Pal Mar Faro is also known as Faro de Palmar.

Easy dive, perfect for try divers. There's always some curious fishes around. If you're luck you see rays or turtles. From the beach

very nice site! the labyrinth has 3 huge arches and a few swimthroughs. marine life is ok. you can find many moray eels.

Rock formations, two swim through's, plenty fish life.

At 10 Meters depth on the right hand side of the buoy there is a table like rock formation called "The Mushrooms". Great place for beginners and night dives. From the rocky beach

Nice dive site. The bay has some interesting rock formations. If you are lucky you will see some stingrays. Beach has a shower! From the Hotel beach. There are stairs to the beach from the main road. Don't leave valuables in the car! Playa Paraiso Bahia del Principe is also known as Bahia del Principe Beach.

Around the old fishing boat you will find lots of stingrays. In the wreck live two morays. There's also a little reef nearby where you can spot morays if your're lucky. Take some fish to feed the rays! By boat only Stingrays is also known as Las Rayas.

the most interesting is the topography but this is nice. you have 3 arches of different size and a "chimney" after which the spot was named. it is the entrance to a little cave at 32m that you exit at the bottom. Kamin is also known as chimney.

Nice dive site with a big mushroom like rock. Nice rock formations and underwater canyon. By boat only The Mushroom is also known as Mushroom Las Galletas.

Puerto de la Cruz. Via the big parking place

There is a big group of roncadores / bastard grunt fishes, interesting underwater volcanic landscape with terraces, swimthroughs and drops. By boat only

Cathedral is also known as Blaya de la Barrilla.

Nice boat dive. Lot's of different fishes here. Nice underwater volcanic landscape. By boat only

Costa Teguise is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Boat trip from Playa de Santiago, La Gomera

Surrounding Playa chica, there is a wall that begin in the 20-22 meters, and go down to the 35-40 meters. This wall is called "Veril" Here you could see hiding in the wall spider crabs, sea anemonae, nudibranch, eels and coral. Also, buried in the sand, you could find angel shark, flatfishes and cuttlefish. Despite all of this, there are a lot of small fishes around. By shore, you could access by a narrow walkway on the right side of the parking lot (looking to the sea) El veril de playa chica (zona derecha) is also known as Veril Playa chica (Right side).

Surrounding Playa chica, there is a wall that begin in the 20-22 meters, and go down to the 35-40 meters. This wall is called "Veril" Here you could see hiding in the wall spider crabs, sea anemonae, nudibranch, eels and coral. Also, buried in the sand, you could find angel shark, flatfishes and cuttlefish. Despite all of this, there are a lot of small fishes around. By shore, you enter by the Playa chica beach and swim to the rocks on the left side. El veril de playa chica (zona izquierda) is also known as Veril Playa chica (Left Side).

This dive spot contain two tuna fishing vessels, that were deliberated sunk, to create an artificial reef. They are one after the other, the first one in navigation position and the other leaning over the side. Inside the wrecks there are lots of small and medium life, and in the sand surrounding, you could see flatfishes, angel shark, and 'chuchos' a local small ray. The spot it's only reached by boat. It's located between Puerto Calero and Puerto del Carmen, near a gully with the same name. Pecios del barranco Quíquere is also known as Quiquere wrecks.

La central de Las Caletillas is also known as Las Jaulas.

El Palitoa is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Caleta de La Margaza is also known as Anfiteatro del Porís.

Playa de La Nea Anfiteatro is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bocacangrejo "La Pared" is also known as Morena city.

Coral Negro del Faro is also known as El Manso.

Caleta Cueva de La Arena is also known as Ensenada de los Ancianos.

Los Roncadores del Tfe Tour is also known as Tfe Tour.

Playa de La Nea Veril del Cabo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

By boat or by shore. There's a pier with stairs for access to the water

Punta de Teno - La Punta is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

A pleasant drift with large boulders on the cliff side down to a sandy seabed full of garden eels, look out for nudibranch, moray, blennies, and anemone amongst the rocks and cuttlefish, rays, angel shark and other bottom dwellers in the sand which often leave their mark, generally very good visibility. Species to be aware of : Weaver fish & Torpedo Ray in the sand. A short 10 minute boat ride from Puerto Mogan Marina

Join a impressive underwater canyon of the canary islands. Boadtrip by Dive College Lanzarote a dive center between Rubicon and Timanfaja Hotel.

Veril de Manolito is also known as Veril de La Media Luna.

Playa del Jablillo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Punta de La Sal is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Gran Canaria which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Baja de Los Realejos is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Tenerife which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Reserva marina Playa de La Zamora is also known as Reserva marina.

Los Cancajos is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, La Palma which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.