Puerto del Carmen harbour wrecks
The Puerto del Carmen wrecks are about six vessels sunk in the 1970s for divers, two minutes by boat from the old harbour at depths of roughly 15–40 m. Barracuda, nudibranchs, angel sharks, butterfly and eagle rays and trumpetfish are seen. Operators call it suitable for Open Water divers and up (the deepest parts need advanced/deep qualification). Position estimated at the harbour.
Facts
- Region: Canary Islands – East (Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura)
- Area: Lanzarote
- Depth: 15–40 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck, boat
- Coordinates: 28.916, -13.6755 (approximate)
- Highlights: about six wrecks sunk in the 1970s, 2 minute boat ride from the old harbour, angel sharks, butterfly rays, eagle rays, barracuda
- Tips: Deeper parts and possible overhead environments call for an advanced or deep certification and awareness of currents; penetration only with wreck training.