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Dive Spot Guide•
The Richies
Advanced boat dive on steep walls and canyons.
Boat-access wall and canyon dive from Puerto del Carmen with deep relief, tricky current, and strong marine-life payoff.
About The Richies
The Richies is a boat-access wall and canyon dive off Puerto del Carmen, known for steep volcanic relief, arches, and deep drop-offs. The route is dramatic and complex, with rock recesses, a small cave, and plenty of hard structure to explore. It suits advanced divers who can manage current, depth, and buoyancy around overhead features. Expect a strong marine-life payoff, especially in the cracks and ledges.
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Research Estimate At The Richies
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is The Richies?
Community sourced coordinates.
The Richies Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Steep wall and canyon profile with substantial depth; exact numeric range was not conservatively sourced.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea-state windows preferred when current is up.
Typical Conditions
Deep, exposed wall-and-canyon terrain with clear water, tricky current on some days, and boat logistics.
Safety & Access At The Richies
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Includes a small cave and very deep drop-offs; keep overhead awareness, buoyancy control, and gas planning tight.
Access Restrictions
Use a boat operator and do not plan this as a casual shore-entry dive.
Legal Notes
Follow standard Lanzarote boating and dive-site rules.
Local Intel For The Richies
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A varied dive across walls, rock formations, arches, caves, and submarine canyons.
Freediving
Only highly experienced freedivers should consider this site, and then only in disciplined conditions; it is too deep and current-sensitive for casual sessions.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The main terrain and marine-life payoff sit below comfortable surface-snorkel range.
Wildlife at The Richies
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Richies
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Richies
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
