Timanfaya Sub Lanzarote
C. la Palma, 20, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, Spain, Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, ESP
About the Center
Timanfaya Sub, located in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, has been a PADI 5 STAR IDC dive center accredited by the Biosphere Reserve since 1997. Featuring exclusive parking and a prime location, it offers a comprehensive range of PADI and SSI courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to the Instructor Development Course, including specialties like Nitrox and Technical Diving. They also provide dive excursions with personal or rental equipment, accessing over 25 dive sites from their boat.
The facilities at Timanfaya Sub include lockers, a bar area, equipment rental, a dive shop stocked with high-quality gear, including for technical diving and SUUNTO dive computers, and Nitrox fills. The center organizes daily boat dives with stops to change tanks, have coffee, and enjoy snacks, ensuring diver comfort. Their shop also boasts a substantial stock of equipment from recognized brands such as APEKS, AQUALUNG, MARES, and CRESSI SUB.
Committed to sustainability, Timanfaya Sub is the first dive center in the Canary Islands certified with the new Biosphere Sustainable methodology, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They implement over 40 actions to reduce their environmental impact and promote responsible tourism. Divers can enjoy Lanzarote's rich marine life, including angel sharks, manta rays, stingrays, seahorses, groupers, large barracuda schools, and much more, in a safe and fun environment.
Available Courses
5 cursosScuba Diver
Scuba Diver course taught by certified PADI instructors.
Buceador de aire enriquecido (Nitrox)
Learn to analyze cylinders, fill out logs, and configure your computer for nitrox. Requires PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Dive Against Debris PADI Aware
Curso para identificar, retirar y reportar residuos marinos, contribuyendo a la protección de los océanos. Requiere certificación PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver o equivalente.
PADI Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver certification at Timanfaya Sub provides a comprehensive introduction to scuba diving, focusing on building confidence and competence. This course is structured around performance, allowing instructors to tailor the learning pace to each student's needs, ensuring a comfortable and effective progression. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to explore the underwater world independently, with a certification valid for dives up to 18 meters. The theoretical component can be completed via PADI's e-learning system or through traditional classroom sessions at the center, covering essential diving principles and safety procedures. Practical training includes five confined water sessions and four open water dives conducted at a local beach, offering a hands-on approach to mastering essential scuba skills. These skills range from mask clearing and regulator recovery to buoyancy control and emergency ascents, all practiced within the vibrant aquatic environment. The emphasis is on developing proficiency in a controlled setting before venturing into open water. The entire program typically spans 3-4 days, depending on individual student progress and learning speed. Timanfaya Sub offers flexible package options to suit different preferences and budgets. The 'Clase Turista' package is priced at €465, while the 'Clase Preferente' at €558 includes two post-course dives and a shop discount, enhancing your initial diving experience. For those seeking more, the 'Clase Oro' package at €738 incorporates two specialty courses: DIVE AGAINST DEBRIS® and Peak Performance Buoyancy, along with a shop discount, offering a more advanced training path. All packages include PADI e-learning access, full dive equipment rental, comprehensive insurance, and certification processing. With an average sea temperature around 20.5°C, diving conditions are generally favorable throughout the year, though specific monthly air temperatures vary from 18.3°C in December to 23.5°C in August. This makes the waters around Lanzarote an inviting environment for learning to dive. Upon successful completion of the PADI Open Water Diver course, you will be a certified diver, qualified to explore the underwater world with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters. This certification is your passport to countless underwater adventures globally. Timanfaya Sub, a PADI-certified center, ensures high standards of training and safety throughout your course.
Discover Scuba Diving
First diving experience supervised by an instructor. Discover the feeling of breathing underwater without certification.
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The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is designed for beginners who have never dived before. It allows you to experience scuba diving in a safe, guided environment with a certified instructor, learning basic skills and exploring the underwater world.
Participants must be 10 years or older and able to swim. A medical and safety form must be completed via the PADI App prior to the experience. Reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
The packages include e-learning access, PADI certification processing, civil liability insurance, and full dive equipment rental. The 'Clase Preferente' and 'Clase Oro' packages also include post-course guided dives and a shop discount.
No, Timanfaya Sub provides all the necessary dive equipment for the courses. You only need to bring a swimsuit, towel, and sun protection. A dive logbook is also provided for recording your training and future dives.
Lanzarote's waters are rich in marine life, including angel sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, seahorses, groupers, large schools of barracuda, salemas, tuna, and amberjacks, along with many other native species.
This specialty course teaches you to identify, remove, and report marine debris. It involves e-learning, a practical dive to collect trash, and reporting the findings to the PADI AWARE Foundation, contributing to ocean conservation.
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C. la Palma, 20, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, Spain, Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, ESP