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Calima Diving - Plongée Lanzarote

Personalised diving in Lanzarote with an SSI Elite Instructor, focusing on small groups and local wreck exploration.

What sets this centre apart

  • SSI Elite Instructor with 14 years of experience
  • Maximum of two students during training courses
  • Maximum of four divers per guided exploration dive
  • Nitrox available for use
  • Specialist knowledge of local wrecks and secret spots
  • Instruction available in French, Spanish, and English
  • Focus on coaching and diver autonomy
  • Night diving opportunities available

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Calima Diving - Plongée Lanzarote about the centre

Located in Puerto Del Carmen, Calima Diving provides a highly personalised service for divers looking to explore the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote. The centre is run by Céline, an SSI Elite Instructor who brings over a decade of experience to the Canary Islands, offering a more intimate alternative to larger, high-volume operations.

Instead of large crowds, you can expect a coaching-style approach designed to build your confidence and skills. This is particularly effective for those looking to progress through their certifications or for experienced divers wanting to refine their buoyancy and navigation in local conditions.

The club and its team

The centre is led by Céline, an SSI Elite Instructor with 14 years of experience. Her teaching style is rooted in a coaching methodology, focusing on individual progress, safety, and a deep respect for the local marine environment.

Instruction is conducted in French, Spanish, and English, making it accessible for international divers. To ensure high standards of safety and personalised attention, the centre maintains very strict ratios: a maximum of two students during training courses and a maximum of four divers per guide during exploration dives.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
SSI
Certification level
Elite Dive Instructor
Languages spoken
French · Spanish · English
Website available in
French
Management
French
Instructors and guides
1
Divers per guide
4
Nitrox
Yes
Night diving
Yes
Access and transfers
À 3h de vol depuis la France
Address
Playa Chica, P.º Barrilla, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, Spain
Official website
calimadiving.com

Courses on offer

Calima Diving offers a comprehensive range of SSI courses for all levels. Beginners can start with the Open Water Diver course, with subsequent progression through Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, and Rescue Diver certifications.

For those looking to specialise, the centre provides training in Nitrox, Wreck Diver, Navigation, Night Diver, and the Sciences of Diving. They also offer specific skill-based programmes such as Perfect Buoyancy and React Right to help refine your technical abilities in the water.

Equipment and gases

Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom time. The centre focuses on providing a high-quality experience through professional guidance and a focus on local expertise.

Dive sites with Calima Diving - Plongée Lanzarote

Playa Chica is a sheltered environment ideal for those undertaking their first dives or discovery dives. It provides a calm setting to get comfortable with your kit and buoyancy.

Museo Atlantico offers a specialised experience focused on wreck diving. It is a unique opportunity to explore submerged structures and the marine life that has colonised them.

Marine life around Lanzarote

The local waters are home to a variety of large pelagic and bottom-dwelling species. You may encounter Rays (Batoidea), Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus), and Angelshark (Squatina) patrolling the sandy areas.

In the rocky areas and near structures, look out for Octopus (Octopoda) and various species of Grouper (Epinephelinae). Schools of fish such as Barracuda (Sphyraena) and Amberjack (Seriola) are also part of the local ecosystem.

Macro life and smaller residents add significant interest to the dives. Keep an eye on the seabed for Seahorse (Hippocampus) and various types of Shrimp (Caridea), as well as Cuttlefish (Sepiidae) hiding amongst the reef structures.

Diving conditions

Diving in Lanzarote is possible year-round, from January through to December. The local sites vary from shallow reef flats to deeper wreck explorations, depending on your certification level.

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