Advanced diving in Tenerife lets experienced divers explore volcanic caves, shipwrecks, and vibrant marine life in crystal-clear waters. Ideal for those seeking deeper and more challenging dives, it offers an unforgettable underwater adventure in a unique and stunning environment.
Diving for Advanced Divers
Diving for those with experience, meaning those who hold a PADI or other certifications. Are you curious about what lies in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean? Tenerife diving offers: rays, turtles, moray eels, schools of fish, shipwrecks, statues, caves, and much more. Tenerife does not have coral reefs, as this vegetation prefers shallower areas, and the Canary Islands are famous for ocean depths. Although you won't find colorful underwater carpets, Tenerife offers much more. It’s best to see for yourselves!
Diving Sites in Tenerife
El Balito Old Port – above all, a place known for always having beautiful and clear water. There is often a slight sea current here.
Diving depth: 14 to 18 meters
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Entry: From shore or boat
Condesito Wreck – an old cement transport ship, beautifully situated among limestone rocks.
Diving depth: 15 to 20 meters
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Entry: By boat
Roncadores del Palm-Mar – large schools of fish such as roncadores, groupers, tuna, and trumpetfish are found here.
Diving depth: 18 to 22 meters
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Entry: By boat
Montaňa Guaza – a cave that houses anemones and clownfish living within them. You can also encounter rays and angel sharks here.
Diving depth: 6 to 10 meters
Difficulty level: Easy
Entry: From shore or boat
Meridian Wreck – another wreck sunk off the southern coast of Tenerife, very well preserved.
Diving depth: 30 meters
Difficulty level: Advanced
Entry: By boat
Palm-Mar Caves – frequently visited due to the submerged statue of Our Lady of the Sea, patron of fishermen, and the cross of St. John the rescuer. Black moray eels can also be found here.
Diving depth: 30 meters
Difficulty level: Advanced
Entry: By boat
Las Galletas – a recommended diving spot because you can encounter giant rays, large schools of fish, turtles, and a small wreck.
Diving depth: 20 to 25 meters
Difficulty level: Advanced
Entry: By boat
Los Gigantes Cliffs – a series of caves, rays, trumpetfish, and above all, dolphins, which can be seen around the fish farms.
Diving depth: 25 to 30 meters
Difficulty level: Advanced
Entry: By boat