Explore shore-access dive sites at Playa Chica, where volcanic rock, caverns and rich marine life make for two guided dives tailored to certified divers. Small groups and local PADI professionals prioritize safety and personalized routing based on conditions.
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You step off the black volcanic steps into water the color of green glass, and the Atlantic immediately asserts itself — cool and buoyant, with a current that nudges you along sheer rock faces. Playa Chica, the compact cove outside Puerto del Carmen, is a diver’s classroom of lava-formed walls, caverns and ridges where light and shadow play on pinnacles and overhangs.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours (total excursion)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; comfortable swimming ability and basic cardiovascular fitness recommended for shore entries and surface swims
Wildlife
History
Lanzarote’s coastline is defined by volcanic eruptions from the 18th and 19th centuries; many nearshore formations divers explore are solidified lava that meets the sea.
Conservation
Local operators promote low-impact diving and request no-contact policies to protect sponges and seagrass; choose providers who brief on marine protection and use reef-friendly products.
Reserve your spot on the Scuba Diving in Lanzarote (for certified divers only) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring Certification & Logbook
You must present a valid dive certification (digital or printed) and recent dives may be checked; logbook entries help your divemaster place you at the right depth.
Equalize Early and Often
Shore entries can lead to quick depth changes near slopes—practice early equalization and maintain slow descents to protect ears and sinuses.
Respect No-Fly Rules
After two dives, avoid flying for at least 18 hours; plan your departure times accordingly to prevent decompression risk.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Top up with reef-safe sunscreen before gearing up to protect marine ecosystems and avoid oily residues on equipment.
3–5mm wetsuit
Keeps you warm during deeper or cooler-season dives and improves comfort during surface intervals.
winter
Dive computer
Manages no-decompression limits and depth tracking for safe multi-dive days.
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Improves visibility to the boat and other water users during ascent and drift.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while minimizing harm to marine organisms and coralline life.
summer