This is one of the most popular dives in Lanzarote, and perhaps it is because, in the cave known as the Cathedral, lives the most famous animal on the island, the large grouper that local divers call Félix.
The dive is comfortable and very complete; we have vertical walls to search for hidden life, immense sandbanks to observe rays and angel sharks, caves with all kinds of fauna, and even a small wreck if we are interested in getting closer to it.
The route to the cave crosses a sandy seabed that offers the opportunity to be surprised by the amount of life that can inhabit what appears to be a desert. We can spot garden eels, weever fish, lizardfish, flounders, sand crabs, angel sharks and schools of fish such as mullet, striped seabream and salema.
When we reach the drop-off, it is very likely that a curious grouper will be waiting for us and accompany us for part of the dive. Before reaching the cave, we may come across a small branch of black coral, giving us an idea of what the large forests found at greater depths can look like.
The return journey takes place in front of Playa Chica, over a shallow seabed that will keep us entertained during the safety stop.
