El Emisario
About El Emisario
El Emisario is a dive site off Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, characterized by a lava tongue that slopes down to around 18 m. The terrain includes overhangs and crevices, along with large tubes associated with a submarine outfall. These structures provide shelter for marine life such as groupers, octopus, rays, and moray eels.
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El Emisario Planning Details
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Reported Depth
Up to 18m
Depth Note
Lava tongue descends to about 18 m (59 ft).
Safety & Access At El Emisario
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Overhangs and crevices may create overhead-like features; maintain good buoyancy and awareness around confined spaces.
Local Intel For El Emisario
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Scuba
A sloping dive with structure and habitat down to roughly 18 m.
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Exposure Profile at El Emisario
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