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15
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Marine
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Dolphins,
angel sharks, giant Atlantic ray, electric ray, eagle ray, tiger
moray, sea horse, cuttle fish, octopus and more. |
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Requirements: |
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None.
A relaxed open mind, bag of twiglets, nothing more. |
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Your questions about diving in Lanzarote answered below:
Where is Lanzarote?
Why is it the best diving in Europe?
What fish and ocean life will I see?
What after-diving fun can I expect?
Does it have year-round sunshine?
Is the diving the same year-round?
What equipment will I need to dive in Lanzarote?
Where is Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is 40 km of the east coast of Africa, and 1,200 km south
of Spain . Only 4 hours flight from the UK, it is the northern most Canary
Island . It is owned by Spain , but has a people and culture of its own.
Its local people are called Conejeros. It is made up of 180 volcanoes creating
a stunning lava landscape.
Why is it the best diving in Europe?
Diving in Lanzarote is world renowned and for a good reason. The diversity
of dive sites and wrecks, caves, sea life, perfect sandy shallow training
areas, there is something new to see all the time. For beginner through
to experienced divers, its accessible and well equipped year-round.
Caves: It is famous
in the tech diving world for its underwater caves and caverns. The famous
cave diver Shek Exley has attempted more than once, the long cave running
out from Jameos del Agua in the north of Lanzarote. Hosting a few fatalities,
it is only recomended for experts and specialist cave divers.
The Atlantic Drift:
The Atlantic drift moves south, hitting
the North Shore of Lanzarote, allowing nutrients to flow around the volcanic
sea mount. Many soft corals and sponges have thrived, and in turn small
fish, then large fish have evolved. Rarely touched by storms, the reef
life grows unhindered.
Lanzarote is a World
Biosphere Reserve: Lanzarote has earnt this rating
from UNESCO. The island is now protected and laws have been enforced
for minimal development, eco-tourism and scientific research. Lanzarote
has very low pollution levels, sustaining the bio-diversity or marine
life.
What fish and ocean life will I see in Lanzarote?
Hopefully will see: Dolphins, angel sharks, giant Atlantic ray,
electric ray, eagle ray, tiger moray, sea horse, cuttle fish, octopus,
sand eel, stargazer, tuna, and more!
Normally always see: Common damsels, blue fin damsels,
yellow-stripped bream, tiger bream, common moray eels, bogue, barracuda,
rainbow wrasse, Atlantic wrasse, arrowhead crabs, assorted sponges, nudibranchs,
groupers, trumpet fish, spotted bream, flounders, mullet, goat fish,
scorpion fish, weaver fish, rock fish, hermit crabs, yellow-stripped
jack, zebra bream, cardinal fish, sea urchins, lizard fish and much,
much more...
Sighted on occasion: Manta Rays, hammerheads, sun fish,
turtles and whales.
What after-diving fun can I expect?
As much or as little as you want. Lanzarote is a very social, laid-back
place. It has plenty of bars and restaurants. Locals and tourists mix
freely, and our divers and instructors often spend time in the evening
over a beer discussing the days dive, and anything that comes to mind!
Some divers prefer time alone, and relax with a nice evening meal watching
the sunset. Lanzarote is a great all-rounder.
Does Lanzarote have year-round sunshine?
Yes! Being far closer to the equator (on the same latitude as the Sahara
Desert ) it is hotter, and has only two seasons. Lanzarote is cooler
in the summer than the Mediterranean , but much warmer in the winter.
The air temperature ranges between 22 o C and 29 o C, with an annual
rainfall of 150mm, and 70% average humidity.
Over 15,000 divers choose Lanzarote each year.
Is the diving the same year-round?
The visibility is fairly consistent – around 20 metres. During
the winter months you can see plenty of angel sharks and rays. During
the summer months thousands of baby fish grow and develop. September
and October are very calm, with glassy waters and beautiful sunsets almost
every day.
What equipment will I need to dive in Lanzarote?
Most divers use a 5mm one or two piece wetsuit. If you get cold quickly
a hood is recommended, especially in the winter months. DSMB's are generally
not need (non-tech diving) but of course it's always safer if you have
one. Torches are great for the many crevices and caverns. Adjustable
strap fins and wet boots definitely recommended over full foot fins.
Contact us for more information.
Location - we are ideally located for
diving situated infront of and between the common dive sites. See below
for our map.
CONTACT US NOW TO TALK TO AN INSTRUCTOR & TRAVEL PLANNER ...GO
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