What level of diving experience is required for Puerto del Carmen?

Puerto del Carmen is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 40 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Puerto del Carmen?

At Puerto del Carmen, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Puerto del Carmen located?

Puerto del Carmen is located in Spain, in the Spain region (coordinates: 28.9186, -13.6496).

Puerto del Carmen Diving - Spain, Spain

Puerto del Carmen is a comprehensive dive area off Lanzarote's main tourist resort, reaching 40 meters depth across multiple dive profiles. This advanced-rated area encompasses the deeper offshore reef systems beyond the famous Playa Chica sites, where volcanic walls descend steeply into the Atlantic. The deeper sections reveal impressive marine communities including large groupers, schools of barracuda, and black coral colonies, while angel sharks rest on the sandy plateaus between reef formations. The area serves as the hub of Lanzarote's dive industry, with numerous dive centers offering boat access to the outer reefs. Strong currents and significant depths demand advanced skills for the deeper profiles.