

Best for beginner divers, 3-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a wall, natural reef, and artificial reef structures. Accessible via a shore entry, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 3 to 30 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, allowing for clear navigation in mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius, with a thermocline present at 35 metres. The site provides full facilities including parking, toilets, showers, a dive shop, and a cafe. Divers should remain aware of depth limits and avoid overhead environments unless properly trained.
28.91812, -13.66918
The dive centre is located 100 metres from the dive site, allowing divers to kit up indoors and walk to the water.
Shore dive located 100 metres from the Manta Diving Lanzarote centre.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Yes, the site is beginner-friendly, offering shallow areas starting at 3 metres and mild currents that make navigation straightforward.
The site ranges from 3 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Playa Chica is a shore entry dive site.
March and November are considered the best months to visit this site.
Yes, the site features parking, toilets, showers, a dive shop, and a cafe.
Diving at Playa Chica in Puerto Del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Playa Chica in Puerto Del Carmen are March and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Playa Chica in Puerto Del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playa Chica in Puerto Del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.