Punta Tiñosa

Punta Tiñosa is a volcanic reef dive site off the coast of Lanzarote, a short boat ride from Puerto Calero, Puerto del Carmen, or Playa Chica. It is accessed by boat only and is considered one of the newer dive sites on the island, with volcanic lava formations that are its defining feature.

The site is structured across three distinct levels extending southward, reaching a maximum depth of 35 metres. The shallowest level, from the surface down to about 12 metres, is known as "the garden" and is characterized by hundreds of volcanic formations — pinnacles, bubbles, and walls of solidified lava — running along the reef edge. The second level descends to 18 metres and consists of sandy terraces. The deepest level drops to 35 metres along a long wall covered in anemones and sponges, with small caves and tunnels hidden along the reef edge. On the main reef there is also a cave between 20 and 26 metres.

Marine life at Punta Tiñosa is varied across the depth zones. The sandy terraces at 18 metres are a reliable spot for elasmobranchs including stingrays and torpedo rays, and angel sharks have also been recorded here. The cave between 20 and 26 metres is full of shrimp. Overhangs shelter moray eels and club-tipped anemones, and the site is also home to cuttlefish, octopus, the Canarian slipper lobster, and occasionally seahorses.