Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Las Palmas

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

Pasito Blanco Arrecife artificial is also known as Arrecife artificial de Pasito Blanco, Artificial Reef.

Reef running off from sea wall. lots of fish life in the area, with Rays, Barracuda, Morays, Angel Sharks and Amberjacks. Nice dive for fish life and photos. Beware of occasional currents on the dive site. Easy access from beach. Short swim to sea wall for start of reef. Playa Flamingo is also known as Flamingo Reef.

A trench with a sand bed surrounded by volcanic formations with small caves and cracks. The sandy center is at 16m in depth, with some Eagle Rays, as well as Angel Sharks. In the surrounding rocky areas and small caves are Canarian Lobsters, Groupers, Zebra Breams, Parrot Fish, Amber Jacks, Barracuda's, Saddled Breams, Bermuda Sea Chups, Cow Breams, Guelly Jacks and Morays to be found. Southeast of the isle of Lobos.

The bottom is a mixture of basaltic formed volcanic rocks, shaped like huge mushrooms, with loose rocks around the bottom. The rocks are up to 10m in height. Species hiding around these rocks are Black Bream, Zebra Bream, Ornate Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Guelly Jacks, Trumpet Fish, Cow Breams, Saddled Breams, Morays, Barracuda, Blue Fin Damselfish, Canarian Lobsters, Groupers, Amberjacks, Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Trigger Fish, Scribbled Filefish, Glass Eyes, Trumpet Fish, Angel Sharks, large Scorpion Fishes and schools of Barracuda's. The dive is situated approximately in the middle of the channel, 5 minutes by boat from the port of Corralejo.

Dive site is named after a large number of old anchors found there. It is a trench found along the reef that stretches from Corralejo to Playa Blanca (Lanzarote). You can find many types of rays as well as lobsters, Barred Hog Fish, Groupers, Breams, Barracuda's, Glasseyes, and the occasional deep sea fish. North of Corralejo, towards Playa Blanca (Lanzarote), 2 miles off shore

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.

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

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.

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

Simple dive, not very spectacular. The most usual route is to exit by the stairs of the old pier and follow the outside of the breakwater.

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Playa Chica is also known as house reef.

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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.

Pasito Blanco

Seen some Manta's here in august Slippery and sharp rocks, can be hard to come in and go out when it is windy and there are wave's.

Baja de Arguineguín is also known as Arguineguin Rif.

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.

Dive easy to access and perform, peligo little difficulty and little input or output orientation, and several easy routes to follow. Mixed background of sand and rocks. The car you can park almost literally in the access. Great comfort to either of the teams on the promenade. Arinaga is also known as Risco verde.

Easy diving complications can admire the marine life is the owner of such structures. Species typical of sandy bottom most common species on the island. Access from boat, artificial reefs created by the University of Las Palmas for the regeneration of marine life in the area. Baja Pasito Blanco is also known as Reef Pasito Blanco.

Stresses its construction fund which is real exciting, erosions that have shaped tunnels, terraces, a special attraction for the photograph. In the vicinity of the beach and with access from confital boat.

Noting that it is an area where you can see the blankets as desired devil, angels and mantelinas grunts and a bank at the entrance of the cave. You can see "angelote" here (squatina squatina). Located on the beach of Caleta de down just before entering the roundabout in the direction of sardines coast, mid-level dive where the only complication is the ability to learn to enter and exit properly. Abstain on days of bad weather or excessive currents.

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.

Russian fisheries collapsed in 1977 of about 80 mts. length and resting on its starboard side. In very good condition is easy to dive inside them, but be careful with that many networks are still in it. Wreck in front of the pier Reina Sofía. Korsakov is also known as Frigo.

The boat is very deteriorated and its super structure collapsed some time ago which does desmecer immersion impressive as its size and landscape shaped by their life remains fairly. Stranded off the coast of the island a little farther outside of the new wharf is this super wreck of 250 Mts. in length.

Little difficulty, although often strong currents that may hinder your dive if you are not equipped with proper fin thrust. Are some stories from this wreck so click this link to see the real and documented. Wreck located off the coast of jinamar.

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.

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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.

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.

A large rock formation coming up from the sandy bottom at 20m. Drop down to around 35 - 40m at one side of rock. Large Dusky Grouper and Goldeline present around rocks. Eels can also be found inbetween rocks. By Boat from Morro del Jable harbour. El Veril Grande is also known as The Great Falling.

A dive across the outer wall of the habour, which is re-enforced by lots of concrete crosses. Sting rays and butterflu rays can be seen in teh sand around the wall. By boat from Morro del Jable habour.

A large formation of flat rocks on the sea bed. Large school of baracuda present, as well as Goldsline and Grout. By boat from Morro del Jable habour, heading west.

The reef is in open water and decent by achor line. The wall extends more or less in an east-west direction, from about 8-10 meters down to 22 meters maximum. The rocks are forming vaults, large and small caves, canyons and passageways. Bring a lamp and also look into the dark crevices.

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

Playa de Garcey on the west coast of Fuerteventura

Cathedral is also known as Blaya de la Barrilla.

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

You go down to the 8 meters, and begin to going down a sandy slope until you found some rocks structures, when you turn back to the boat. In the sand area, you will find Cuttlefish, Flatfish and a lot of small species. In the rocks, if you get lucky, you could find trumpetfishes, canarian lobster and eels, and there is a branch of orange coral in one of the rocks The dive site it's located about a half mile from the shore, it's commonly accessed by boat, although if you have strong legs, could do it by shore. Arandelas is also known as Playa Grande.

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.

This cave is crowed with shrimps, that hide here during the day. When you aproach the cave, you will be flanked by some groupers that wait for the divers to go into the cave and light the shrimps, so they could eat them. Also, near the cave there is a branch of orange coral. By shore, by the dock of playa chica Cueva de las gambas is also known as Shrimp Cave.

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).

First wreck marked by buoy is a mid sized ship in fairly good condition on side with a break in the middle. Second a short swim away is an upright large fishing boat in good condition. There is a third broken up wreck nearby but harder to find. Wrecks were purpose sunk and have fairly good fish life although sometimes more than others. Viz is generally ok 10-20m, but beware of strong currents that are sometimes present. Nice dive, with good opportunities for photos. Down steps onto rocky shore and then a stride in. parking at top of cliffs. First wreck is marked with white buoy on a line a short swim from shore.

Oddly shaped, relative flat reef on flat sandbottom. Lots of fish. Look into the crevices for lobster. And keep an eye out for rays in the sand. Small reef with an eight-shape close to the west cost of the Lobos island.

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In front of Costa Calma.

First, you've to reach Mala by road, and then, by a rock stairs, you access to a rock platform, and after that, to the sea by a ladder.

There isn't ant local dive center near, so you must be taken to Mala by the dive centers of Arrecife, or any other place on the island. Usually yo reach a parking lot near the shore in a van, and then you have a short walk (50m) to to a rock stairs that lands you on a rock platform, when you equip and jump into the sea, or use the ladder.

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

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.

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It's told that in this spot, you could see big banks of tunas, but i haven't seen yet. By shore, you enter by the playa chica, and surface swim to the spot Balcon de los atunes is also known as Tuna Balcony.

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This spot it's where you probably end and start all the shore dives of Playa chica. There is a stair that's connect the water with the Pier. There it's no ships or boat docked here, but the divers boat dock here for the surface time between dives. There is a lot of life here, Damselfish, Spider crabs, octopus, Cuttlefish, Flatfish and other similar species. Also there is a very small population of sea horses. By night, the landscape change dramatically, because all the sand that during the day it's empty, by night it's crowded wiht anemonae and shrimps. Also by night it's possible to see angel shark looking for food. By shore. You could jump into the water by the Pier, or go down by the stairs Muelle de playa chica is also known as El muellito.

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Spectacular uw cliffs in front of the famous Papagayo beach. Suitable also for snorkeling. Boats taking / leaving people off/on beach traficing frequently in the bay Easy access from the Papagayo beach - alternatively by boat from the nearest harbours

Near the base are emerging on the surface a series of rocks called the Merino. Immersion simple and entertaining by the type of rocky bottom where you can see a large quantity Entering through the left side of the beach until the end of the beach, located a few meters from the base (the finger of God). Las Merinas is also known as Agaete.

Charco del Palo offers a nice circular rocky cove, good swimming and shore diving. Walk to the cove, and go down the cliff to a rocky path then a ladder. The bottom consists of sand and rocky outcrops, including caves which can be entered. Angel sharks, rays and groupers are common. This is also the cove where the nudists swim... look out for mermaids ;-) Northeast side of Lanzarote, in Charco del Palo, near Mala city. The entrance is between Calle Orion and Calle Cefeo, not far from the nudist camp. Mala cove is also known as Charco del Palo.

The entrance to the sea by the same zone where sea water enters the salt and have to take a small jump. With good weather you can get out of the sea almost anywhere, but with bad weather there is the possibility of escape through an area of natural rock, which he called The Puertito, which is about 100m further north. At the leeward Puertito (rock shelter) there is a hallway with the depth that you can exit without problems, although it is somewhat difficult to find only indications, so we recommend that you go with someone who knows the area, at least the first time. Enjoy. Access to this point dip from the coast is situated in the extreme north of the Salt Museum in Las Salinas del Carmen.

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.