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Las Toninas

3.8 — based on 16 community signals
4.4 12 species 43 contributors

Year-round Spanish diving at Las Toninas, a productive site with healthy marine ecosystems and consistent access.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.1 kn
Wave
1.8 m
Water
23.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (46%)
Now: NNE (15°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.22m

Today: High 07:00 (+0.18m), Low 01:00 (-0.48m)

+0.9 m0 m-1.3 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.48m ▲ 07:00 · +0.18m ▼ 14:00 · -0.48m ▲ 20:00 · +0.01m Now -0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.55 · high Air PM2.519 · moderate 07:42 19:55
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.1 1.82 8 0mm
09-20 6.8 1.42 8 0mm
09-21 9.2 1.18 7 0mm
09-22 9.4 1.02 8 0mm
09-23 5.8 1.02 8 0mm
09-24 5.5 1.04 7 0mm
09-25 5.3 1.02 6 0mm

About this spot

Las Toninas is a dive site on the Spanish coast offering reliable year-round diving. The site sits outside a marine protected area but maintains healthy conditions with no coral bleaching stress recorded. Waters here support diverse marine life, documented across 12 species observations that give divers a solid sense of what to expect underwater. The site has a small but active community presence, with three videos available showing what divers encounter at depth. This grassroots documentation helps new visitors understand conditions and plan their dives. Access appears straightforward, and the location works as both a casual dive and a scouting point before tackling nearby Spanish spots. Water conditions remain stable throughout the year, making Las Toninas a reliable choice regardless of season. The ecosystem's stress-free status suggests healthy fish populations and intact habitats. Whether you're a local building log hours or a traveling diver sampling the Spanish coast, Las Toninas delivers consistent conditions and solid marine visibility into what makes this region worth exploring.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2750km · ~633kg · €11

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

Is Las Toninas good to dive year-round?

Yes. Las Toninas is diveable throughout the year, making it a consistent option for Spanish coast diving regardless of season.

What marine life should I expect?

The site supports diverse species documented in 12 observation records. No coral bleaching stress has been recorded, indicating a healthy ecosystem and stable fish populations.

How do I access Las Toninas?

Las Toninas is not inside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward. Check local dive operators for entry points and current conditions.

Are there guides or videos showing Las Toninas?

Yes. Three community videos document the site, providing real-world footage of conditions and marine life to help you prepare.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Lanzarote Non Stop Divers

3.4 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00

Las Toninas

0 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

61 records · 41 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Wollastenothoe

Malacostraca · Stenothoidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2021
×1records
Depth:
60 m

Physalia physalis

Hydrozoa · Physaliidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Mar 2018
×1records

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2015
×4records
Depth:
0–20 m

Octopus vulgaris

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jun 2015
×1records
Depth:
0–5 m

Gymnura altavela

Elasmobranchii · Gymnuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Steno bredanensis

Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2015
×1records
Depth:
0–25 m

Hexabranchus sanguineus

Gastropoda · Hexabranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Stenella coeruleoalba

Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Apr 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Forskalia edwardsii

Hydrozoa · Forskaliidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Feb 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Feb 2015
×1records
Depth:
0–15 m

Balaenoptera edeni

Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Feb 2015
×1records
Depth:
0–15 m

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Dec 2014
×9records
Depth:
0–25 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving Toninas Lanzarote 2020

Monika Bohn

buceo con las toninas del aquarium de valencia

jitmack
💬 3 top comments
  • hay tienen la muerte de las pobres toninas falta de mantenimiento señores

    @thexstinger11 · 👍 1
  • @thexstinger11 no se a que te refieres si mas bien en el video se les esta aplicando mantenimiento y si piensas que se pudo hacer mejor por que no fuiste a limpiar tu?...

    @jitmack · 👍 1
  • Que asco de agua xaxo

    @toneroyoupoke5206 · 👍 1

Grubbas auf und unter Lanzarote mit Diving Toninas

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (98/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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