Plongée à Lanzarote — Spain

Lanzarote is home to the Museo Atlántico — Europe's first underwater sculpture museum by Jason deCaires Taylor. Beyond the art, volcanic tunnels, arches, and walls offer natural diving amid angel sharks and butterfly rays. The consistently mild conditions make it a reliable year-round option.

Score
55.4
Visibilité
15–30m
Température
18–24°C
Meilleurs mois
May, October
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Lanzarote
SpainAtlantic
55.4

SCORE

29.0469°N

-13.5900°E

Lanzarote is home to the Museo Atlántico — Europe's first underwater sculpture museum by Jason deCaires Taylor. Beyond the art, volcanic tunnels, arches, and walls offer natural diving amid angel sharks and butterfly rays. The consistently mild conditions make it a reliable year-round option.

The Canary Islands' Underwater Sculpture Museum

Visibility15–30 m
Temperature18–24°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$55
Best MonthsMay, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML40.0CH27.0VIS81.0SV43.0TMP55.0DA62.0OP73.0TS60.0GT68.0VAL63.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

40.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
64
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
82
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
40
Marine Life Diversity
40.0
Coral & Reef Health
27.0
Visibility & Conditions
81.0
Dive Site Variety
43.0
Water Temperature
55.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
60.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
63.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wreckpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Timanfaya National Park volcanic landscapeCesar Manrique FoundationJameos del Agua lava cave complexCueva de los Verdeswine tasting at La Geria

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Timanfaya National Park (UNESCO Biosphere)
  • Cesar Manrique Foundation
  • Jameos del Agua
  • Teguise Sunday market

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber200 km — Hospital Universitario de Canarias Chamber, Tenerife
Nearest Hospital10 km

Hospital on Lanzarote; chamber on Tenerife (short inter-island flight); good emergency services

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Manta Diving Lanzarote

PADI

4.8
280 reviewsNITROX

Calero Diving

PADI

4.7
210 reviewsNITROX