Train your breath and body over three days on Lanzarote’s volcanic shore. This Open Apnea Course combines classroom theory and guided in-water practice to teach safe freediving techniques in sheltered Atlantic bays.
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Sunlight filters through Canary Island surf in bands, and the Atlantic pulls at your wetsuit as you stand where black volcanic sand meets cool blue. The Open Apnea Course in Lanzarote stages itself between basalt shorelines and sheltered bays, a setting that puts the raw geology of the island at eye level while training the body to move quietly beneath the surface.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (approx. 8–10 hours/day)
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate cardiovascular fitness and comfortable swimming ability; breath-hold training is taught progressively.
Wildlife
History
Lanzarote’s modern coastal culture is shaped by volcanic eruptions in the 18th–20th centuries and the influence of artist-architect César Manrique, who promoted low-impact tourism.
Conservation
The island has marine protection zones—follow no-take rules, avoid touching the reef, and use reef-safe sunscreen to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Open apnea course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate and rest before sessions
Proper hydration and a good night’s sleep significantly improve breath-hold performance and recovery between drills.
Bring a low-volume mask
A low-volume freediving mask reduces equalization effort and improves comfort during repeated descents.
Avoid diving after alcohol or heavy meals
Alcohol and large, fatty meals impair breath-hold ability and increase risk—plan sessions on an empty-to-light stomach.
Communicate medical history upfront
Instructors require disclosures (e.g., recent illnesses, ear issues) so they can adapt training and ensure safety.
Freediving wetsuit (3–5mm)
Keeps you warm in Atlantic water and reduces fatigue during repeated surface intervals.
Low-volume mask and snorkel
Easier equalization and clearer vision for technique practice.
Long freediving fins
Efficient propulsion for dynamic apnea and shallow depth work.
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Useful for open-water depth sessions to mark your position to boats and instructors.