activediving in lanzarote

The name Lanzarote is the direct translation into Spanish of Lancelot (Lancelloto).
At the time of Marcello's arrival a king, Zonzamas, ruled the Island. The name is still borne by the ruins of his palace which stood on a plateau near San Bartolome, considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands. San Bartolome is located a short car journey from where activediving is located in Costa Teguise.

Folklore Music is the traditional music of the Canary Islands. The main musical instrument in Folklore music is the timple, a ukelele-style instrument possibly introduced into the islands by Berber slaves.

activediving in Lanzarote can offer some of the best diving in the Northern Hemisphere, with over 500 species of fish, many wrecks, underwater volcanic caves, good visibility (10 - 30 meters) and water temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees, it is easy to see why. Many of the popular dive sites are easily accessible with both shore and boat diving possible. activediving can offer a range of dive sites and a wealth of local knowledge.

All of our diving spots are some of the most beautiful and thrilling around the island, as you get to relive the experience of Lanzarote´s natural disasters from the last volcano eruption that took place thousands of years ago, to ship wrecks as if they happened only yesterday. Each of the 25 dive sites which activediving use through the week will introduce you to new and exciting things, structures and forms of the lava which has run into the ocean creating, caves, grots, canyons and reefs which go far over 40 metres in depth. During your diving your likely to encounter black corals and endless amounts of Anemones in may different types of colours and forms.

The team in Lanzarote and activediving put a lot of interest in having only small groups of divers based on experience level and on the choice of each diver; you will always have a stress free experience as well as being and safe with activediving. Every diver will have an unforgettable view of the mysterious underwater world here on the island of Lanzarote with activediving.

The Fascinating Volcano-Reefs of Lanzarote are a natural miracle; activediving will show you their magic and more. Their Ecosystem shows an incredible amount of underwater life from Rays, Barracudas, Angel Sharks, Trumpet Fish, Bonitos and many more species of fish which you can see everyday! The water Temperatures are normally between 18 and 24ºc, as a result activediving offer diving all year round.

Our diving options cater for the novice to the experienced, activediving offer some of the best diver training facilities in Lanzarote at our modern diver-training centre, and some of the most spectacular dive locations in the canaries. This combined with our outstanding product quality, excellent safety standards, professional service and our all inclusive pricing policy prove there is truly is no better company with which to learn to dive or to advance your diving skills.

Highlights of Diving in Lanzarote include:
• Fish
Close encounters with grouper, barracuda, angelshark, and rays. It is also possible to see Hammerhead Sharks off the small island of Los Lobos (located between Lanzarote and neighbouring Fuerteventura).
• Caves
There are many underwater caves such as the 'Cathedral'.
• Wrecks
There are many old wrecks located around the coast of Lanzarote as well as a specially created Marine Park (created by sinking several boats) just off the coast at Puerto del Carmen.
• Reefs
The reefs around Lanzarote are teeming with marine life such as Octopus, Anemone, Cuttlefish and Sea Horses Red Coral.

To find out more about travelling activediving in Lanzarote, Sharm el Sheikh or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART

Author: Emma Parker (05/09/08)

That’s all for now on diving in Lanzarote with activediving