DIVING IN LANZAROTE

It is said that Lanzarote offers some of the best diving in the Northern Hemisphere. There are over 500 species of fish, many wrecks, underwater volcanic caves, good visibility (10 - 30 meters) and water temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees.

The Dive Shop is situated in Matagorda. They offer a range of diving and snorkeling experiences from daily beginner dives to dive trips for qualified divers including wreck and reef trips. All with highly qualified instructors.

Book before you travel to stay with us and mention this website for a special discount.

Families can enjoy snorkeling with The Dive Shop! This is one activity that can be a real family outing. All members of the family can get involved and use of equipment, safety briefing together with a great snorkeling session in one of Lanzarote's secluded bays with qualified instructors is included. They will even collect you from your accommodation!

For more information and bookings with the Dive School go to www.thediveshoplanzarote.com or call 00 34 928 512 865.

Fish
Close encounters with grouper, barracuda, angel shark, and rays. It is also possible to see Hammerhead Sharks off the small island of Los Lobos (located between Lanzarote and neighbouring Fuerteventura).

Caves
There are many underwater caves such as the 'Cathedral'.

Wrecks
There are many old wrecks located around the coast of Lanzarote as well as a specially created Marine Park (created by sinking several boats) just off the coast at Puerto del Carmen.

Reefs
The reefs around Lanzarote are teeming with marine life such as Octopus, Anenome, Cuttlefish, Sea Horses Red Coral.

Many of the popular dive sites are easily accessible with both shore and boat diving possible.

Some information about diving and snorkling in Lanzarote and find more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A287606