Diving in Tenerife
2026-05-20 03:07:09
In my opinion, there is nowhere more magical and
intriguing than the world beneath the oceans surface. The thrill of
descending into the depths and uncovering the bizarre and colourful
marine life, haunting shipwrecks, amazing geological formations and the
stretches of nothingness is unlike any other experience.
If you too have this affinity with the world under
the surface, then I highly recommend our diving holidays in Tenerife.
The Canary Islands are an excellent place for diving, but I think
Tenerife takes the crown as the greatest spot for it.
Tenerife
is the largest Canary Island and one that boasts the imposing Mount
Teide which is the highest peak in Spain, but it is also surrounded by
astonishing ancient geological formations beneath the ocean.
Geological Diving
Yellow
Mountain - This is one of my favourites because you can simply walk
into it from the beach on the south coast. It is suitable for a
mid-range dive and you will encounter all kinds of rare and enchanting
sea creatures as you make your way through the strange lava rocks and
caves.
La
Catedral - This is a dive site that my previous clients have loved and
it is somewhere that is suitable for all abilities. Here you will
uncover a range of impressive arches, vaults and caves, included a
breathtaking interior cave that features a gigantic 20-metre high
vaulted roof. This dive site is also conveniently just a quick boat trip
from Santa Cruz.
Wildlife Diving
For
me, seeing the weird and wonderful creatures under the surface is what
makes diving such a fascinating experience. The Canaries has a
reputation for great visibility underwater, allowing you to see all
kinds of amazing marine life up to around 30m away.
For
the best experience, I recommend taking a day trip from Tenerife to El
Hierro on the daily ferry from Los Cristianos. Here you can see an
abundance of life just off the beach, including rays, tuna fish,
dolphins, barracudas and maybe even a (friendly) whale shark if you are
lucky! El Hierro is also home to a number of excellent marine reserves
to explore.
Wreck Diving
Another
unique diving experience lies is exploring wrecks at the bottom of the
ocean - this provides you with views that only a small percentage of
people get to see and is eerie yet amazing. Be sure to check out these
wrecks on any of our holidays in Tenerife.
Tabaiba
- This is a good one as it can be reached straight off the beach and is
even used on dive courses, thanks to its depth of around 16m to 30m.
The sunken vessel, En Penon, is 35m long and was sunk in 2006 to create
an artificial reef in a bid to attract sea life (which worked!).
El
Meridian - More advanced divers will want to check out El Meridian,
which is a German minesweeper vessel from World War II. Found 30m
beneath the surface, a swim around the vessel will include encounters
with groupers, dolphins, rays and an abundance of other wildlife.
As
you can see, this is a brilliant spot for diving and you will uncover a
whole new world beneath the ocean surrounding this popular island. We
also have many great properties for those interested in our holidays in
Tenerife , so contact the team today and we can start planning your
underwater adventure.
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