Playa Blanca is the southernmost town of the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands of Spain, located in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. The town itself is bustling with white sandy beaches and many activities; including some spectacular diving. What makes this an attractive diving destination are the crystal clear waters, high abundance of marine life and the underwater structures including wrecks and artificial reefs to explore. There are multiple dive centres and dive resorts which can take divers to the best diving spots in the area or teach dive courses. 

The diving season in Playa Blanca is year round due to warm temperatures throughout the year; between 17 and 26 degrees Celsius. Water temperatures range between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius with incredible visibility throughout the year between 20 and 40 metres. The best diving months are between April and October for the best overall conditions. 

There are a variety of different types of diving, but all are within shallower depths and in easy diving conditions with good visibility and lack of currents. There are multiple shallow coral reefs with overhangs, large plateaus, cracks and crevices. There are steep coral walls, lagoons and numerous wreck dives. The dive sites are either reached from shore or by boat and it’s a great location for night dives. 

The waters here are rich with marine life starting with the flourishing reefs which are covered in colourful Soft Corals, Anemones, Sea Sponges and a multitude of other coral species. Some of the critters which divers are bound to spot include Scorpionfish, different species of Rays, Moray Eels, Lobsters and Seahorses. The wrecks are usually surrounded by schools of fish, including Sea Bream, Sardines, Barracuda, Tuna and Jacks. Some of the more unique species which can be spotted here include Sea Turtles, Mola Mola aka Sunfish, Angel Sharks and on the luckiest days, Dolphins. 

Harbour wrecks is a wreck park made up of 8 wrecks, lying at 12 metres deep for the past 20 years. It is made up of wooden and steel vessels and is a fun diving experience. 

Punta Tinosa Wrecks are 3 fishing boats sunk in 2004 for the goal of creating an artificial reef, and so far it’s done a great job of it, as it becomes more encrusted in coral and surrounded by schools of fish. 

Monatana Roja Reef is the epitome of a relaxing, colourful dive for divers of all levels. There is a thriving reef, sandy bottom filled with marine life and thrilling overhangs and plateaus. 

There are many more dive sites here also worth visiting!