Museo Atlántico
A dive unlike any other, Museo Atlántico combines underwater art with easy diving and marine life growing around the sculptures.
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Spain
Where we dived
Dive Site
Museo Atlántico is an underwater museum located in the clear waters of Las Coloradas Bay near Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. The sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor sit on a sandy bottom at around 12–15 m and have become part of the underwater environment as marine life gradually colonises them. The museum can be visited by divers with the appropriate certification and is accessed by boat.
The dive is mainly about exploring the sculptures and seeing how the artificial reef has developed around them. The relatively shallow depth and usually good visibility make it an enjoyable site for divers of different experience levels. Take your time and look closely at the sculptures, as small marine life can easily be missed among the structures.
What to expect
Dive Type
Fun, Snorkel, Freedive
ACCESS
Shore/Beach
EXPERIENCE
Beginner, Advanced
CURRENT
Limited
MAX. DEPTH
15m
VISIBILITY
15-25m
WATER
Salt
When to visit
Best Time To Dive
The best time to dive is during the warmer period of the year, from May to October. Remember, this is the Atlantic, which is colder by nature, and the water reaches about 22°C at the peak of summer.
Meet the Locals
Wildlife
Museo Atlántico is a unique dive site where art meets marine life. The sculptures act as an artificial reef, attracting schools of sardines, bream, and barracudas. Stingrays and butterfly rays are often seen gliding over the sandy seabed, while angel sharks sometimes rest near the statues. Octopuses, moray eels, and colorful nudibranchs make their homes within the sculptures, and the growing coral and sponges have drawn in parrotfish and damselfish. Night dives reveal bioluminescent plankton and nocturnal creatures like crabs and lobsters, adding a magical touch to this extraordinary underwater experience.
Where to Go
Dive Site Location
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Spain
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