Centro Buceo Lanzarote

Located in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, this dive centre has been a fixture of the local diving community since 2008. The team brings a wealth of expertise to the island, with roots in the industry dating back to 2000 and a track record of training more than 17,000 students.

The centre operates with an SSI affiliation, providing a structured and professional environment for both recreational and professional divers. Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are working towards an Instructor rating, the focus remains on safety and environmental protection.

The team is comprised of highly qualified professionals, including experienced Instructor Trainers who have been trained within the centre's own structure. This ensures a consistent and high standard of instruction across all levels of the SSI curriculum.

To maintain a safe and personalised environment, the centre operates with small groups, limiting the ratio to a maximum of four divers per guide. This allows for closer supervision and more tailored guidance during your dives.

Communication is straightforward for international visitors, as the staff is proficient in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Catalan. This multilingual support makes navigating your training or planning your dive days much easier.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the entire spectrum of SSI certifications. Beginners can start with Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver, while those looking to progress can undertake Advanced Adventurer, Deep Diving, or Nitrox courses.

For divers moving into the professional stream, the centre offers training for Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Instructor roles, including Specialty Instructor training. More advanced technical paths are also available, including Decompression Diving, Extended Range Foundations, Extended Range, and Extended Range Nitrox Diving.

Specialised skills training is also provided, such as Dry Suit, Underwater Photography and Video, Orientation, and Fish Identification, alongside Rescue and First Aid.

The centre provides a full range of high-quality equipment for hire, covering everything you need for a dive in Lanzarote. This includes regulators, BCDs, and exposure suits, ensuring you can dive comfortably regardless of your own kit preferences.

On-site facilities are modern and designed for convenience, featuring a reception, a dedicated shop, and secure lockers for your belongings. After your dives, you can use the rinsing area and showers to clean your kit and yourself.

The local waters are home to a variety of schooling fish, including sardines, fusiliers, and various species of bream. You will often see large groups of snapper and jacks moving through the water column.

For those interested in larger pelagics, the area can host manta rays and various shark species. The presence of angel sharks is a notable highlight for divers lucky enough to encounter them.

Macro life and bottom-dwellers are abundant, with octopuses and cuttlefish frequently found amongst the reef structures. You can also spot various species of rays and moray eels patrolling the seabed.

Diving in this part of Lanzarote is generally characterised by low currents, making it accessible for a wide range of certification levels. The swell is typically manageable, providing stable conditions for reef and site exploration.

Playa Flamingo is specifically noted for its low current levels, making it a reliable spot for those seeking calmer water environments.