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Cueva de las Gambas
Shore-accessed Lanzarote cave dive with shrimp swarms.
Deep reef-wall and cave dive near Puerto del Carmen.
About Cueva de las Gambas
Cueva de las Gambas is a shore-accessed Lanzarote cave-and-wall dive where a reef wall drops into a shrimp-filled cavern. The site is a classic deep dive rather than a casual reef run, with narrow overhead sections, strong depth discipline, and a distinctive low-light shrimp focus. It suits experienced divers who want a technical profile with a clear marine-life payoff.
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Research Estimate At Cueva de las Gambas
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Cueva de las Gambas?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Cueva de las Gambas Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
40m - 45m
Depth Note
The cave sits around 40 m at the foot of the reef, with the broader site listed to about 45 m.
Best Season
June through October.
Typical Conditions
A deep reef wall with a cave, good visibility, and low current are typical. The site is best when you are comfortable with careful dive planning.
Safety & Access At Cueva de las Gambas
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Stay disciplined on gas, buoyancy, and cave awareness; the overhead section and depth make this a technical-profile dive.
Access Restrictions
Playa Chica stairs are the standard shore entry, and the cave should only be entered by experienced divers with proper planning.
Legal Notes
The Puerto del Carmen cliff area is treated as a Natura 2000 Special Conservation Site, so follow operator rules and conservation guidance.
Local Intel For Cueva de las Gambas
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The standard route follows the wall from Playa Chica down to the cave, with careful depth control throughout the dive.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because the key features sit around 40 m and beyond.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the primary use case because the signature cave life is deep and overhead.
Wildlife at Cueva de las Gambas
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cueva de las Gambas
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cueva de las Gambas
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
