Plongée à Tenerife — Spain

Tenerife's south coast offers reliable diving conditions year-round — volcanic rock formations, resident angel sharks, and easy shore entries. The water stays comfortably warm even in winter, making it one of Europe's most accessible dive destinations. Budget-friendly and flight-connected to most of Europe.

Score
56.5
Visibilité
15–30m
Température
18–25°C
Meilleurs mois
May, October
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Tenerife
SpainAtlantic
56.5

SCORE

28.2916°N

-16.6291°E

Tenerife's south coast offers reliable diving conditions year-round — volcanic rock formations, resident angel sharks, and easy shore entries. The water stays comfortably warm even in winter, making it one of Europe's most accessible dive destinations. Budget-friendly and flight-connected to most of Europe.

Canary Islands' Year-Round Diving Hub

Visibility15–30 m
Temperature18–25°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$55
Best MonthsMay, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score breakdown

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ML40.0CH31.0VIS81.0SV46.0TMP55.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL63.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

40.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
64
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
82
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
40
Marine life diversity
40.0
Coral & reef health
31.0
Visibility & conditions
81.0
Dive site variety
46.0
Water temperature
55.0
Depth & access
62.0
Operator quality
73.0
Topside experience
64.0
Getting there
68.0
Value & cost
63.0
Crowding
59.0
Social proof
57.0

Dive types

wreckpelagic

Traveling with non-divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for non-divers

Mount Teide cable car & hiking (Spain's highest peak)whale watchingSiam Park water parkAnaga Rural Park hikingCanarian cuisine & wine

Nearby cultural sites

  • Teide National Park (UNESCO)
  • La Laguna historic town (UNESCO)
  • Pyramids of Guimar

Non-diver score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & emergency

Dive insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — Hospital Universitario de Canarias Chamber, La Laguna
Nearest Hospital5 km

Full hospital infrastructure; chamber on island; excellent emergency services

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top operators

Atlantic Divers Tenerife

PADI

4.8
320 reviewsNITROX

Aqua-Marina Dive Centre

PADI

4.7
280 reviewsNITROX
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