Early mornings on Lanzarote still hold a kind of hush that I’ve learned to cherish: salty air, soft light over volcanic rock, and the sense that the day is wide open for whatever the ocean will offer. If you’ve only got one full day to chase multiple island sports — scuba, windsurfing and a scenic coastal hike — I’ve put together a route that’s become a favourite of mine. It’s...
Famara is one of those spots that will spoil you: reliable cross-shore winds, long sandy beach launches and plenty of...
I love combining two very different coastal experiences: a short night hike to enjoy sunset and stars, followed by a...
If you’re a certified PADI Open Water diver who hasn’t been in the water for a while, booking a refresher day from...
Los Hervideros is one of those places that looks like a moonscape from the shore and a dramatic cathedral of black rock...
Planning a day that squeezes a morning hike, an afternoon windsurf session and an evening reef snorkel around Lanzarote...
When I head north along Lanzarote’s rugged coastline—whether for a solo hike across the lava fields above Famara or...
If you’re a certified PADI Open Water diver who hasn’t been in the water for a while, booking a refresher day from Puerto del Carmen is one of the best ways to shake off the rust and regain confidence before diving around Lanzarote. I run these refreshers regularly and have refined what I pack,...
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Los Hervideros is one of those places that looks like a moonscape from the shore and a dramatic cathedral of black rock below the surface. I’ve snorkelled there more times than I can count, and each trip teaches me something new about timing, tides and how unforgiving volcanic coastline can be....
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Planning a day that squeezes a morning hike, an afternoon windsurf session and an evening reef snorkel around Lanzarote is one of my favourite ways to experience the island — you get volcanic landscapes, adrenaline and calm underwater life all in a single 24-hour loop. It takes a bit of...
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When I head north along Lanzarote’s rugged coastline—whether for a solo hike across the lava fields above Famara or a windsurf session off the more exposed headlands—I pack an emergency kit tailored to the island’s particular challenges: strong sun, fickle winds, few shaded routes, sparse...
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I get asked a lot where to see angel sharks and sargos around Lanzarote — two very different encounters that I still find quietly thrilling every time. Angel sharks (Squatina spp.) are secretive, bottom-dwelling predators that lie camouflaged on sandy flats, while sargos (commonly Diplodus sargus...
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Shooting underwater doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Over the years diving and snorkeling around Lanzarote, I've learned how to balance quality, reliability and price so I can bring back usable, beautiful images without breaking the bank. In this article I share the housing choices, strobes...
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I’ve run hundreds of guided dives and island trips around Lanzarote, so I get asked all the time: “How much will a week of island sports actually cost?” Below I break down a realistic, budget-friendly plan for seven days on Lanzarote that mixes scuba diving, snorkeling/windsurf rentals, local...
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Taking toddlers and nervous non-swimmers snorkeling from Playa Blanca is one of my favourite low-key family days on Lanzarote — when it's planned right it feels calm, safe and endlessly rewarding. Over the years I’ve guided families and tested a lot of gear, and here I share what I actually use...
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I get asked all the time which dive computer I recommend for diving around Lanzarote and the rest of the Canary Islands — and it’s a fair question. Atlantic conditions here can be changeable: strong surge at the reefs, chilly thermoclines, bright surface glare, and long days of multiple dives....
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I spend a lot of my time in Lanzarote’s shallow bays — Papagayo, Playa Chica, Playa Honda and the calmer coves of the south — teaching freediving basics, running safety drills and training my breath-hold. These spots are perfect for practising because they combine clear water, easy exits and...
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