Diving in Fuerteventura: An Underwater Adventure Awaits
Welcome to the underwater paradise of Fuerteventura! If you’re planning a trip to this beautiful island, diving should be at the top of your list. With crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and excellent diving facilities, Fuerteventura is a diver’s dream come true. In this blog, we’ll dive deep (pun intended) into everything you need to know about diving in Fuerteventura, including top dive spots, diving centers, course prices, and the best seasons for diving.
Why Dive in Fuerteventura?
Fuerteventura, with its volcanic origins, offers stunning underwater landscapes, including lava formations, caves, and a rich variety of marine life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, there’s something here for everyone.
Top Dive Spots
Punta Amanay:
One of the most famous dive sites on the island, Punta Amanay is known for its dramatic underwater topography and abundant marine life. Divers can explore caves, arches, and see species like barracudas, groupers, and angel sharks.
Deep Blue Diving:
Located in Caleta de Fuste, Deep Blue Diving is a renowned diving center that offers a variety of dive sites, including shallow reefs for beginners and deeper wrecks and caves for more experienced divers.
Diving Centers and Courses
Punta Amanay Diving Center (Corralejo)
Punta Amanay, located in Corralejo, offers tailored diving experiences with a focus on small groups and personalized instruction. Here’s what you can expect:
- Try Dive: A beginner-friendly dive priced at around €70, which includes a short theory session and a supervised dive.
- PADI Courses: They offer a full range of PADI courses, from Open Water Diver (around €400) to Divemaster (around €900). These courses include all necessary materials, equipment, and certification fees.
- Freediving courses
Deep Blue Diving (Caleta de Fuste)
Deep Blue Diving offers a range of courses from beginner to advanced levels. Here’s a quick overview:
- Discover Scuba Diving: Perfect for beginners, this course costs around €90 and includes a basic introduction to diving, equipment rental, and a guided dive.
- Open Water Diver Certification: A more comprehensive course for those looking to get certified, priced at approximately €400. The course usually takes 3-4 days and includes theory sessions, confined water dives, and open water dives.
- Advanced Open Water Diver: For those wanting to deepen their skills, this course costs about €350 and covers five adventure dives, including deep diving and navigation.
Ideal Seasons for Diving
Fuerteventura boasts excellent diving conditions year-round, but the best time for diving is from May to October. During these months, water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C, and visibility is typically excellent, ranging from 20 to 30 meters. However, diving outside these months is still enjoyable, with fewer crowds and slightly cooler water temperatures.
Freediving in Fuerteventura
For those interested in freediving, Fuerteventura offers challenging yet rewarding conditions. However, we personally recommend freediving only for people with at least some experience in the water due to strong underwater currents and cooler water temperatures at depth.
Our resident yoga instructor, who is also a certified freediver, offers specialized breathing techniques for freedivers. These techniques can significantly enhance your underwater experience by improving breath-holding capacity and overall relaxation.
Practical Information
- Certifying Organizations: Most diving centers in Fuerteventura offer courses certified by globally recognized organizations such as PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and SSI (Scuba Schools International).
- Equipment Rental: Full equipment rental typically costs around €20-€30 per dive. It’s usually included in the course prices, but it’s good to confirm with your chosen diving center.
- Insurance: It’s highly recommended to have diving insurance, which can be purchased from providers like DAN (Divers Alert Network) or through your diving center.
Freediving in Fuerteventura
For those interested in freediving, Fuerteventura offers challenging yet rewarding conditions. However, we recommend freediving only for experienced apneists due to strong underwater currents and cooler water temperatures at depth. Unlike freediving in the Mediterranean or Maldives, where conditions are generally calmer and water temperatures are warmer, Fuerteventura presents more difficult conditions. Our resident yoga instructor, who is also a certified freediver, offers specialized breathing techniques for freedivers. These techniques can significantly enhance your underwater experience by improving breath-holding capacity and overall relaxation.
Join Us for Surf and Yoga
While you’re planning your diving adventures, don’t forget to book your surf lessons or yoga sessions with us. Our yoga instructor, an experienced freediver, offers specialized breathing techniques classes, perfect for divers looking to enhance their underwater performance.
For more information on our services, click here to check out our surf and yoga packages.
Conclusion
Diving in Fuerteventura offers an unforgettable underwater adventure, with its stunning marine landscapes and diverse marine life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, the island’s top-notch diving centers and courses cater to all levels. While you’re here, consider exploring freediving, but remember it’s best suited for those with prior experience due to the island’s challenging conditions. Ready to take the plunge? Book your diving course and start your underwater adventure in Fuerteventura today!
Only for our clients who purchase a surf course with us, we provide help in planning extra activities as well. If you are a client, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need help planning your diving trip. We look forward to seeing you explore the deep blue in Fuerteventura!
