Playa Dorada

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Spain

Playa Dorada
Playa Dorada
Playa Dorada
Playa Dorada, Lanzarote

Dive site

Downstairs from Lanzarote Nonstop Divers dive centre, Playa Dorada offers ideal place to practice diving skill for beginners. Two manmade breakwaters protect the beach from current, shallow depth inside the breakwaters offer ideal condition for training. Don’t expect a much of sea life though…
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What to expect

  • Water: Salt
  • Access: Shore/Beach
  • Experience Level: Beginner, Advanced

WILDLIFE

Pterois (Lionfish)

Pterois (Lionfish)
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Oceanic whitetip shark

Carcharhinus longimanus
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Due to a lot of people and sandy bottom without any places to hide, there’s not much marine life around. Some can be find hiding in cavities between breakwater blocks. Mainly small fish and crustaceans.

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Where is the dive site

Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Spain
Local Airport: Arrecife

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Training site

14/08/2024

This small, sheltered bay is ideal for training, with calm waters and no current. The sandy bottom offers little in terms of wildlife.

Juraj H
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