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Boat entry, deeper profile, and current exposure.
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El Champiñon
Boat-access volcanic wall dive in Puerto del Carmen.
Basalt wall corner, current-prone conditions, and strong pelagic life make this a classic Lanzarote boat dive.
About El Champiñon
El Champiñon is a boat-access volcanic wall dive in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, named for the mushroom-shaped rock at the corner of a basalt wall. The site marks the continuation of the Arcos volcanic wall and the start of a broader wall dive, with angelfish, barracuda, groupers, cuttlefish, octopus, rays, and occasional manta sightings. Some dives run into strong current, so local conditions matter.
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Research Estimate At El Champiñon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is El Champiñon?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Champiñon Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 29m
Depth Note
Boat-access wall dive with a descent to around 29 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer sea states are best.
Typical Conditions
Clear Atlantic water, a volcanic wall profile, and current that can strengthen quickly.
Safety & Access At El Champiñon
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Current can build quickly on the wall, so plan the dive with a local briefing and keep buoyancy disciplined on the descent.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and changing conditions make this best dived with a local briefing before entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat-safety and site-briefing rules before descending on the wall.
Local Intel For El Champiñon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access wall dive with a deeper profile, current planning, and rich marine life.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the deeper wall and current make scuba the natural choice.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case because the interesting section sits deeper on the wall.
Wildlife at El Champiñon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Champiñon
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Champiñon
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
