Fuerteventura Spring 2026

Here we go again, a 3am early rise for a trip to Luton Airport and a few hours flight to sunnier climes...we hope!

Safely landed in Fuerteventura, our group of seven included several of us who did the same trip almost exactly a year ago. Last year we were very lucky with the weather. This year, with strong winds and heavy showers forecast, as well as the sight of huge waves crashing into the sea wall as we dropped off our kit at the Punta Amanay Dive Centre, did not bode well for such a pleasant diving experience. However, we remained hopeful, as a group of divers just returned from their late-morning dive!

We checked in to our various apartments close to the Dive Centre, chilled-out and then wandered into town to find somewhere for dinner. It was all very familiar from last year and we chose one of the same restaurants to keep it simple - After a long day's travelling, we were tired and ready for an early night to be fully ready for the diving - fingers crossed!

8.30am at the dive centre, we were relieved that the guides were confident of being able to get us in the water. However, as we left the shelter of the harbour on the RIB, we experienced the full impact of the strong wind and deep swell - a roller-coaster ride not for the faint-hearted!

Reaching a relatively calmer area, we dived "La Lagunita" to get our diving underway. The swell made getting to the anchor-line and down to the reef hard going, meaning our dive time was curtailed due to increased gas consumption. But, it was a dive, which is what we were there for! Highlights included a lovely pair of spotted Moray Eels and a large Grouper. Getting back into the boat in the swell was a second challenge, but we made it without incident. Water temp. was 17-18 deg C.

Returning to base for a debrief, just Chris, Lisa and James opted to go for a second dive. Sea conditions were similar, but it all seemed a bit easier this time, making for a pleasant and longer dive at "El Caseron" and we spotted a large Angel Shark lying in wait for prey on the sandy bottom.

Our group met up for a well-earned dinner at a fantastic Italian restaurant "Mar.NI" just outside the main town centre, where the various fish options on the menu were all cooked to perfection. Definitely one to recommend for future trips.

The next day was still windy, but we were determined to get back in the water. Similarly rough conditions, but we knew what to expect and so it made for a more relaxed dive experience and a longer one - mainly a drift dive with the light current. Another Angel Shark was the main highlight.

After a dive interval back onshore, just three of us opted for a second dive: "La Carrera" - Chris, Daniel and James. Our perseverance was rewarded with a nice lobster hanging upside down on one of the many overhangs, Cornet fish, and a well-disguised Stonefish.

Our team-dinner this evening was in another great find - a meat feast in an Argentinian steakhouse El Rincon". We retired with full bellies and full of anticipation - as the forecast for day three was looking more favourable...

Day Three: The weather was definitely calmer and so was the boat ride out to "Atalaya" dive site. An enjoyable dive for the group, followed by the usual return to shore for the dive interval.

Some of our group were happy to end their dive trip at that point on-a-high, with just Chris, James and Lisa opting for the final dive "Cuevitas" - and for Chris and James to make a full set of six each. We were very glad we did, as it was a nice shallow dive, with great visibility helped by sunlight from above, and lots of interesting sea life: Groupers, Cornet fish, a rare Lizardfish, an octopus curled up into a crevice and nudibranchs.

So our spring Canaries trip came to an end, with a tasty Indian dinner to finish, and a rainy final non-diving day before our afternoon flight back to Luton.
Thanks to Lisa for organising so adeptly, and for the great team-spirit, in helping each other with the tricky conditions. Later in the season might be worth considering for future trips to this area, to be more likely to have better weather...