Our dive sites in Playa Blanca
When scuba diving in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, you can expect to encounter a rich variety of marine life thanks to its volcanic seabed, clear Atlantic waters, and protected underwater landscapes. Here’s a list of what you might see:
Common Marine Life in Playa Blanca
- Sharks & Rays: Angelsharks (especially during winter), Stingrays, Eagle rays and Occasional butterfly rays.
- Other Marine Life: Moray eels (brown, black, and fangtooth), Sea cucumbers, Nudibranchs, Starfish and Sea urchins
- Fish & Schooling Species: Barracudas, Groupers, Amberjacks, Damselfish, Parrotfish, Sardines and other schooling fish.
- Cephalopods: Octopuses, Cuttlefish and Squid
- Colorful Reef Life: Wrasses, Breams, Trumpetfish and Lizardfish.
Dive schedule
For certified divers (PADI, SSI, CMAS, NAUI etc.) we offer guided dives to different dive sites of Lanzarote. Have a look at our weekly schedule to see which dives we are doing.
Boat and shore dives
Every day at 9:30 and at 15:00 we have guided boat or shore dives. At 12:00 we regularly offer an extra boat dive to Museo Atlántico. We have a refresher dive at 09:30.
Night dives
Every Thursday we have night dives.
Private dives
Prefer to dive privately together with a guide? That is also possible with Dive College Lanzarote. Email us to get more information.
Diving with Dive College Lanzarote
Dive College Lanzarote has been running since 2001 and is situated in Playa Blanca, the southern point of Lanzarote. Our dive activities include guided boat and shore dives for certified divers, excursions to Museo Atlántico for divers and beginners, try dives in the sea for beginners and PADI dive courses and freediving courses.
As a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center we ensure the highest level of safety & facilities that a dive centre can offer. What makes us stand out, is the easygoing and relaxed atmosphere which is why everyone instantly feels welcome and at home. For family or friends who don’t dive we have guided snorkel tours and sup tours ( Stand up paddle boarding)