Treat yourself to year round scuba diving in Lanzarote with Safari Diving. Located right on the beachfront in Puerto del Carmen, we love the diverse range of sives on offer here! Dive reefs, wrecks, caves and the Museo Atlantico with this multinational team. And at the end of the day stroll to your self catering apartment at the Costa Volcan. Welcome to the sundrenched life in the Canaries! The Costa Volcan Apartments are an aparthotel complex, made up of a total of 90 apartments and studio apartments set out over four floors. Each accommodation is made up of a living room, a bedroom for two, a fully equipped kitchen and a private terrace. They are large and bright, with 3 grades to chose from. All of the rooms feature free wifi. The Costa Volcan Apartments are located in Puerto del Carmen, with the sea just 200 metres away and the dive centre around 600m. You are a short stroll too from the main shopping and leisure areas of this historic town. If you don't fancy heading out, there is a bar serving snacks and drinks, right on the terrace by the pool.
Features a lounge - bedroom with 2 individual beds. Zone of independent kitchen, the kitchen possesses everything the elements necessary for his use and enjoyment (Furniture of Kitchen, Vitroceramica, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electrical Coffee machine, Kettle) table dining room, 1 bath with shower, radio, television route satellite, strong box, telephone, terrace with a view to the pool.
The Apartments Costa Volcan are big and luminous. They have a wide terrace or balcony where to enjoy the Sun. The bedrooms are wide with storage. The bathroom has bathtub and hairdryer, the kitchen possesses everything the elements necessary for his use and enjoyment (American Kitchen, Furniture of Kitchen, Vitroceramica, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electrical Coffee machine, Kettle) The lounge is wide and luminous, radio, television has route satellite, Safe and Telephone.
This brightly decorated apartment features a balcony with sea view, 1 double bed, and a kitchenette with a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.
The Costa Volcan Apartments are at the historic centre of Puerto del Carmen. They are located very near to the coast, just 200 metres from the beach, and to the airport, just 6 kilometres away. Near to the complex there are also the main leisure areas, with shops and restaurants of all types.
Costa Volcan offers a total of 90 rooms, comprised of apartments and studios, set out over four floors. These apartments, recently renovated, have everything that you need: a kitchen with all kinds of utensils, a living room, bathroom, double bedroom and private terrace. The sofa can be converted into a bed and an extra bed can be requested for free. You wil alsol find a hair dryer, an ironing board and a toaster
View entry requirements here Everyone who comes on holiday to the Canary Islands must go through a health inspection. If you are traveling to Spain you must show valid proof of one of the following on entry: being fully vaccinated. Your vaccination status must meet the Spanish authorities’ validity period requirements. See ‘If you’re fully vaccinated’. a negative COVID-19 test: either a PCR taken within 72 hours prior to departure, or an antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to departure. See ‘If you’re not fully vaccinated’. having recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. You can use a medical certificate or recovery record to prove your COVID-19 status on entry to Spain. See ‘If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past year’. Travellers from the UK who can either show proof of being fully vaccinated, or of having recovered from prior COVID-19 infection in the last 6 months, or who are aged under 12 years old, do not need to complete Spain’s Travel Health Control form. Everyone else must complete Spain’s Travel Health Control form no more than 48 hours before travel to Spain. f you’re not fully vaccinated, you can enter Spain presenting one of the following documents: documentation certifying that you have undertaken a diagnostic test and tested negative within 72 hours of entering Spain if using a COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test - NAAT (PCR or similar), or 24 hours if using an antigen test. proof of having recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. You can also use a medical certificate or recovery record to prove your COVID-19 status on entry to Spain. You may also be subject to additional checks at the point of entry including a temperature check, visual health assessment, or testing on arrival. Passengers may also be contacted and required to undertake a COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test - NAAT (PCR or similar) at any point up to 48 hours after their arrival in Spain From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 13SEP 2022
Lanzarote is one of the islands in the Canaries. It lies 125km off the west coast of Morocco, and only just over 4 hours flying time from the UK. It's a volcanic island with a dramatic, rocky landscape, peppered by superb beaches and surrounded by the inviting Atlantic. It's a popular island for UK visitors, who love the friendly people, relaxed island vibe and year round sunshine.
View entry requirements here Everyone who comes on holiday to the Canary Islands must go through a health inspection. If you are traveling to Spain you must show valid proof of one of the following on entry: being fully vaccinated. Your vaccination status must meet the Spanish authorities’ validity period requirements. See ‘If you’re fully vaccinated’. a negative COVID-19 test: either a PCR taken within 72 hours prior to departure, or an antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to departure. See ‘If you’re not fully vaccinated’. having recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. You can use a medical certificate or recovery record to prove your COVID-19 status on entry to Spain. See ‘If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past year’. Travellers from the UK who can either show proof of being fully vaccinated, or of having recovered from prior COVID-19 infection in the last 6 months, or who are aged under 12 years old, do not need to complete Spain’s Travel Health Control form. Everyone else must complete Spain’s Travel Health Control form no more than 48 hours before travel to Spain. f you’re not fully vaccinated, you can enter Spain presenting one of the following documents: documentation certifying that you have undertaken a diagnostic test and tested negative within 72 hours of entering Spain if using a COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test - NAAT (PCR or similar), or 24 hours if using an antigen test. proof of having recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months. You can also use a medical certificate or recovery record to prove your COVID-19 status on entry to Spain. You may also be subject to additional checks at the point of entry including a temperature check, visual health assessment, or testing on arrival. Passengers may also be contacted and required to undertake a COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test - NAAT (PCR or similar) at any point up to 48 hours after their arrival in Spain From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 13SEP 2022
Lanzarote has a subtropical climate, with higher temperatures and a drier climate than the Spanish mainland. Over the summer, prevailling trade winds cool the island. Expect air temps of around 29C in August, cooling down to around 24 by November. Through our winter months the air temps are a pleasant 20 or so, with a few, short, sharp sudden bursts of rain.
We are able to book a number of charter flight options from the UK to Lanzarote. Flights operate from a number of regional airports. If you have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Lanzarote, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
As it is a direct service, there are no stop over options
If you are a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You can stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you visit more than one of these countries within a 180-day period, check that you do not spend more than 90 days in total across all the countries you visit. That is because most of these countries apply the 90-day limit as a group. There are different rules for Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania.. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with your airline. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation. Find out more about our combined dive and travel policy click here
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here
Most flights to Lanzarote are charter flights. This means seating is allocated at check in. For some carriers we are able to prebook leg room, window or aisle seats. Please speak to your travel consultant about availability and the current charges levied by your airline.
Depending on your airline, you may be able to complete check in online to print your boarding pass. If not, we will email your flight tickets to you in advance. You must print your ticket coupon.
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On arrival please make your way through baggage claim and immigration. There will either be a rep to meet you or you will have full details of your where to meet your transfer (with a confirmation voucher) in your travel documentation. If you have any issues on arrival, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
Transfers are included in your holiday. You be advised in your travel documentation of how to find your transfer.
At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. EU passport holders do not need to pay a departure tax.
Any local excursions are booked, paid for and taken at your own risk - please ensure you are fully insured for any land activities you wish to enjoy
You will need euros in Lanzarote. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but you should check with your bank about any additional overseas charges they may levy for using your card in Spain.
Phone coverage is generally good - do check with your phone provider about any applicable overseas charges. Alternatively, you may wish to purchase a local SIM for making calls or data use
2 pin round European plug sockets are used in Lanzarote - 220V
Kit hire can be arranged in resort and is paid for locally - full kit hire is 10euro per dive
Dives to the sites around Playa Blanca can be arranged with Safari Diving's sister centre
The dive centre has a small, limited shop on site
Nitrox is available locally - please ask for the cost at the time of booking
A typical deposit is £250. If you add flights to your holiday full payment of your chosen flight option may also be required to confirm your ATOL bonded package.
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
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Our most popular package includes 7 nights in a 1 bedroom self catering apartment The standard dive package is 10 dives (5 days) AIR - the dive centre operates a weekly schedule of dive sites they will visit Return airport transfers are included in your package
International flights to Arecife (ACE) are not included. Please ask for a competitive quote to add these to your holiday. Additional diving and services are arranged and paid for at the dive centre at the end of your trip Any local excursions are booked, paid for and taken at your own risk - please ensure you are fully insured for any land activities you wish to enjoy Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Safari Diving offers guided beach and boat dives suitable for all levels. It is never longer than 10 minutes by boat to the dive site or grab your gear and go for a shore dive on the house reef. Every day is always a morning beach dive and an afternoon boat dive. Additional dives and night dives are then added into the weekly schedule. A full range of PADI, BSAC, SSI courses are taught. Love to snorkel? Talk to us about the guided snorkelling sessions. The viz in Lanzarote is typically great, and you will commonly encounter groupers, tuna, barracuda, angelfish, moray eels, octopus and rays. You will also find seahorses in the bay! Head out on the boat and you can even see dolphins and whales passing by.
Just outside the old harbour in Puerto del Carmen you will find several wrecks. During the expansion of the harbour the best preserved wreck was partly built into the harbour wall. This wreck lies around the edge of the reef at a depth of 18 meters. If you go over the reef you will come across many remains of other wrecks at 30 meters. In addition to the wrecks, there is always a lot of fish to see, including barracudas, groupers, rays and angel sharks.
Right on the dive centre door step - explore the house reef beach dive! You can find wide variety of marine life such as groupers, crabs, moray eels, octopus and rays. You will also find seahorses in the bay.
The unique shape of this cave in combination with the varied marine life make this a spectacular dive. Special feature is the 10 meter wide opening where you can dive into the cave. At the back of the cave you will find a special rock formation that resembles an altar in a cathedral from which the dive site owes its name. This is also the place to see large groupers.
Join us on a dive to this spectacular reef. We start the dive along the reef that gradually goes deeper until we reach the Blue Hole, about 30 meters deep, a passage in the reef. When you look up you see a tunnel with a blue opening. Also a dive site where we regularly see large rays and barracudas.
End your day here with a sun downer or post dive snack and feet in the pool. Just perfect!
Nearby the dive centre, the Bar Playa serves seafood, salads and popular meals. The sea views are fabulous and ideal for a quick bite
Take a stroll around the historic town centre of Puerto del Carmen and you will find no end of bars and restaurants, for all budgets and tastes
Year round scuba diving in Lanzarote with Safari Diving & the self catering apartments Costa Volcan. From the beachfront of Puerto Del Carmen, dive reefs, wrecks, caves and the Museo Atlantico
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Museo Atlantico
Skill level: All levels | Ave Depth: 12 | Max Depth: 15mThe Museo Atlantico in Playa Blanca, the only underwater museum in Europe with sculptures by artist Jason deCaires Taylor. Both divers and beginners can visit this unique dive site with us. The sculpture museum is located in a sheltered area at a depth of 12 to 15 meters. Museo Atlantico was developed as an artificial reef and consists of ten different groups of sculptures. You will find the Rubicon, a group of 35 statues of people all walking towards the opening in a wall, the raft of Lampedusa consisting of a boat with refugees and a group of children in small boats called Los Jolateros. Furthermore, there are several statues that are half cactus and half-human to show the harmony between man and nature. The last group shows about 200 sculptures of people that are laid down in a circle. Every day certified divers can visit this unique dive site. Safari Diving arranges transport to Playa Blanca on fixed days, but if you have your own transport you can come along whenever you want.