Dive sites in Tenerife
12–40 m · 46 signature species
19 dive sites in Tenerife, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Tenerife
Max depth
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El Poris →
A sheltered shore dive through volcanic rock formations and cavernous structures located within a protected bay.
Max. depth · 25 m
El Meridian →
Explore a large, intact wooden wreck lying upright on a sandy plain near the southern coast of Tenerife.
Max. depth · 34 m
Las Eras →
Descend into a volcanic landscape where a natural wall drops from a protected bay, leading to overhangs and a network of tunnels and caves concealing varied marine life.
Max. depth · 40 m
Montaña Amarilla →
Montaña Amarilla offers a distinctive dive through yellow-hued volcanic topography, featuring arches, caves, and pinnacles that descend to a maximum depth of 35 metres.
Max. depth · 35 m
Abades →
Descend into Abades' shallow bay directly from shore, where green turtles graze on seagrass and angelsharks blend into the sandy bottom.
Max. depth · 35 m
El Condesito →
Descend on El Condesito, a 44-meter cargo vessel broken into sections between 9 and 18 meters, creating an artificial reef teeming with life.
Max. depth · 20 m
Radazul →
Descend into Radazul's volcanic underwater landscape, where dramatic formations host rays, morays, and turtles against a backdrop of deep blue Atlantic water.
Max. depth · 40 m
Tabaiba →
Descend to 32 metres to explore the remarkably intact El Peñón tugboat, a purpose-sunk wreck now teeming with Atlantic marine life.
Max. depth · 35 m
Palm Mar Cave →
Descend into Palm Mar Cave to witness Atlantic stingrays in winter or traverse the volcanic wall teeming with morays, all beneath the watchful eye of the underwater Madonna.
Max. depth · 38 m
El Meridian →
The El Meridian, a former World War II minesweeper, now rests at 30 metres on a sandy bottom, offering penetrable sections for qualified divers.
Max. depth · 32 m
Twin Wrecks →
Two intentionally sunk vessels sit close together on a sandy floor at 20 metres.
Max. depth · 22 m
Los Chuchos →
Descend onto the sand flats of Los Chuchos to encounter an array of rays and explore a small wreck, all within a protected bay.
Max. depth · 22 m
El Faro →
Descend along Tenerife's volcanic basalt columns at El Faro, where archways teem with life and open water promises surprising encounters.
Max. depth · 20 m
Alcalá →
Alcalá offers an accessible shore entry into a vibrant volcanic reef system, leading to sand patches where rare leopard eels and turtles reside.
Max. depth · 18 m
Palm Mar Wall →
Descend the Palm Mar Wall to encounter resident turtles, vast schools of fish, and a variety of rays cruising the sandy bottom.
Max. depth · 32 m
La Caleta →
Descend into La Caleta's volcanic reef system, where hardened lava forms arches and craters, providing refuge for rays and a variety of resident marine life.
Max. depth · 22 m
El Porís →
Descend into the calm, clear waters of El Porís, where volcanic topography provides a sheltered environment and regular encounters with Atlantic green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas).
Max. depth · 18 m
Cueva De Los Cerebros →
Descend into Cueva De Los Cerebros to explore one of Tenerife's largest recreational caves, culminating in a fresh air pocket at 12 metres.
Max. depth · 12 m
Playa San Juan →
Playa San Juan offers an easy shore entry into a sandy bottom teeming with various ray species, often in large aggregations.
Max. depth · 18 m
