What level of diving experience is required for Playa Chica - Muellito?

Playa Chica - Muellito is rated beginner with depths of ≤ 12 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Playa Chica - Muellito?

At Playa Chica - Muellito, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Playa Chica - Muellito located?

Playa Chica - Muellito is located in Spain, in the Lanzarote region (coordinates: 28.9193, -13.6692).

Playa Chica - Muellito Diving - Lanzarote, Spain

Playa Chica - Muellito is the quintessential beginner dive site in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, located at the small jetty (muellito) of the famous Playa Chica beach. With a maximum depth of just 12 meters, this sheltered site offers perfect conditions for first-time divers and training sessions. The volcanic rocks around the jetty host an impressive variety of species for such a shallow site, including cuttlefish, octopuses, nudibranchs, and schools of parrotfish. Angel sharks frequently rest in the sandy patches during winter. The calm waters, easy entry from the jetty steps, and abundant marine life have made Muellito the most popular introductory dive site in the Canary Islands.