Diving
The island of Lanzarote has rapidly emerged as a very popular dive destination and is earning a growing reputation as one of the most attractive sub-aquatic locations in the whole of Europe.
General Information
Little wonder really, as the same volcanic activity that has shaped the surface of Lanzarote has also had an enormous impact underwater, creating some incredible dive sites, characterized by dramatic rock formations.
Here, beneath the surface, lie lava rivers, caves and arches — the black volcanic rock contrasting sharply with intense white sand and clear blue water.
Add a couple of large reefs and a marine conservation site, stir in a shipwreck or two, finish with an abundance of exotic sea life and you have the recipe for a perfect diving holiday.
Lanzarote also has the advantage of comfortable year round water temperatures, excellent underwater visibility and a diversity of dive sites to suit all levels. As a result, dive schools proliferate on the island.
Learning to dive is easy and relatively inexpensive. There are also many expert instructors and dive schools on the island at your disposal. So why not dive in? It may prove to be a real breath of fresh air.
Dive School in Costa Teguise
The Daivoon diving centre in Costa Teguise is handily located close to Playa Jablillo, which offers ideal conditions for learning to dive. Goetz and Michi, who run the Costa Teguise centre, will be happy to find out exactly what you want from your dive experience - whether you are an absolute beginner or aim to build on existing skills.
Special offers are available to those who make their booking online - for instance an early-bird discount of 5 or 10%. For Daivoon it is particularly important to offer a very personalised service, with many additional activities and advice in all areas.
The centre is fully equipped with the latest equipment and the team will arrange a free and prompt pick-up and return service from/to your accommodation. Furthermore we do any requested training and we try to let your dive become a special experience. A full range of courses is available, from special children classes, try-out dives to breathing and snorkeling training (for beginners we offer Try-out dives and Open Water courses (SSI; PADI; CMAS) up to Divemaster/Divecon Courses. For the more experienced divers we offer courses up to instructor level (CMAS).
For those who want to know more about the secrets of diving, we offer the chance to study underwater photography, marine biology, cave diving, night diving, drop-off diving, deep and wreck diving.
Additional services, such as equipment repairs, child care facilities for parents keen to dive, free internet access at all of the centres, help with accommodation and activities such as sightseeing - all form part of the extensive service Daivoon offers.
Goetz Schäfer has been diving since 1991 and has a wide range of diving qualifications.
Contact details for Daivoon Diving Centre in Costa Teguise
Daivoon Dive Centre
Hotel Galeon Playa (Opposite Customer Travel)
Avenida del Jablillo s.n.
35508 Costa Teguise
Lanzarote
Tel: 0034 928 34 68 61
Mobile: 0034 608 64 72 81
Email: daivoon@daivoon.com
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Diving in Playa Blanca
Located in the centre of Playa Blanca, the Big Blue Sea dive school is managed by Valerie Errens. Valerie has an extensive range of diving qualifications. Also operating from the Playa Blanca school is Wera, who specialises in instructing children. Wera works at all three dive centres depending on demand.
Special discounted rates are available to those who make their initial booking on-line, with an early-bird package offering discounts of between 5 and 10%. Big Blue Sea pride themselves on providing an extremely personalised service, with many additional activities and advice available.
The school is fully equipped with the latest equipment and the staff can arrange to pick you up from your accommodation, undertake any training required and will monitor the dive throughout. A full range of courses is available, from special children's instruction, try dives, breathing and snorkeling training. Whilst for the more advanced diver there is a selection of CMAS Instructor courses, SSI Open Water and PADI Open Water courses to Divemaster level.
For the real enthusiasts, there is also the chance to study underwater photography, cave diving, night dives, deep and wreck diving.
Additional services such as equipment repairs, child care facilities for parents keen to dive, free internet access at two of the schools, help with accommodation and activities such as sightseeing all form part of the extensive service Big Blue Sea offer.
Contact details for Big Blue Sea in Playa Blanca
Calle La Tegala, 20 (just by the taxi rank)
35580 Playa Blanca
Lanzarote
Tel: 0034 928 519141
Mobile: 0034 667 967940
Email: p.jacobs@big-blue-sea.com
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