Local dive-center wall-dive page.
Wall dive off Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen
Volcanic wall dive off Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, usually reached by boat. The site starts shallow and drops into a steep reef face with ledges and overhangs, plus orange coral, sponges, and plenty of fish in the blue. It suits divers who want a clear, guided route with a little more shape and depth than a flat reef, and the plan can shift with wind and sea state.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Operator listings span roughly 0-30 m to 15-40 m, reflecting a shallow start that drops quickly into the wall and deeper blue.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, mild to moderate currents, and a steep wall with ledges and overhangs.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight on the wall and overhangs, and stay aware of boats during the ascent and stop.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm, and the site is best handled on calm days with a guide.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as a very easy scuba dive, with the simplest start achieved via boat drop-off to the dive point.
Freediving
The shallow top can work for limited freediving on calm days, but the main wall is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest reef top and calm conditions. The main draw is the wall below.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive-center wall-dive page.
Directory listing with review samples.
Guided-dive hub page for Lanzarote.
Official tourism article on Lanzarote diving.
Local dive guide with site notes.
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