

Best for beginner divers, 18-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Mala Cove in Lanzarote offers a diverse shore-entry experience suitable for beginner divers. The site features a combination of reef, cave, and drift diving, with depths ranging from 18 to 25 metres. Visibility is variable, typically between 10 and 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the underwater topography. A mild current is often present, facilitating gentle drift dives. Water temperatures remain between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Parking is available on-site to assist with kit assembly before entering the water. Divers should exercise caution regarding sea urchins, stonefish, and sharks, and maintain distance from jagged cavern walls to avoid injury.
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Watch where you place your hands and fins on the reef, as sea urchins, stonefish and occasional sharks are recorded hazards at this site. Parking is available on site, making kit assembly easy before your shore entry.
It can be accessed instantly from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, offering manageable conditions and a straightforward shore entry.
The site reaches depths of 18 to 25 metres, with an average depth of approximately 20 metres.
Mala Cove is a shore-entry dive site with on-site parking available for kit assembly.
Hazards include sea urchins, stonefish, and sharks. Divers should use proper buoyancy control and avoid contact with the reef and cavern walls.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the data does not specify if it is suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Mala cove in Guatiza requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Mala cove in Guatiza. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.
Mala cove in Guatiza typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mala cove in Guatiza typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.