Museo Atlantico
La Restinga · Spain
Museo Atlantico is Europe's only underwater museum, located off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain. It features a series of thought provoking sculptures by artist Jason deCaires Taylor, designed to create an artificial reef and a powerful message about marine conservation. Divers can explore various installations including a 'Rubicon' of human figures, the 'Jellyfish Tree', and 'The Raft of Lampedusa', experiencing art and nature in a unique submerged gallery.
Conditions
Depth
12 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
19 to 25°C
5mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
European Common Cuttlefish
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 655 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Short-Snouted Seahorse
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 909 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Regal Sea Goddess
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 235 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Dusky Grouper
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 420 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Blunt-Tentacled Anemone
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 365 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Common Octopus
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 712 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Barracuda
Last confirmed Jun 15, 2024 · 10 records
Very likely
Most dives
Angelshark
Last confirmed Jun 15, 2024 · 2 records
Rare
Now and then
Gear