

Best for beginner divers, 7-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Coloradas Reef in Puerto del Carmen offers a combination of natural reef and artificial structures accessible via a shore entry. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 7 to 18 metres with an average of 15 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Marine life includes common bream, alongside less frequent sightings of dusky grouper, fangtooth moray, common octopus, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, Mediterranean violet aeolid, pufferfish, European parrotfish, arrow crab, cleaner shrimp, Canary damsel, grunt, and temperate bass. Facilities at the entry point include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms, supporting a typical 45-minute dive duration.
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Full facilities at the entry point include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms, so you can arrive and kit up without rushing. Take a moment at the surface before descending to locate both the natural reef and the artificial structure, as knowing where each lies helps you plan your dive and make the most of both features.
Accessible by boat from Marina Rubicon or Dive College Lanzarote in Playa Blanca, with a travel time of approximately 10 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter common bream, while less frequent sightings include dusky grouper, fangtooth moray, common octopus, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, Mediterranean violet aeolid, pufferfish, European parrotfish, arrow crab, cleaner shrimp, Canary damsel, grunt, and temperate bass.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depths ranging from 7 to 18 metres.
The site ranges from 7 to 18 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore entry site with full facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms available at the entry point.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Use caution around the artificial wreckage to avoid entanglement hazards. Due to the water temperature range of 19 to 23 degrees Celsius, wear a drysuit or thick exposure protection to manage cold water risks.
Diving at Coloradas Reef in Playa Blanca requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Coloradas Reef in Playa Blanca. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
Coloradas Reef in Playa Blanca typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Coloradas Reef in Playa Blanca typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.