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Volcanic reefs, year-round Atlantic diving, and Teide-sized topside adventures
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 29 sources
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Tenerife scuba is about volcanic structure, accessible wrecks, and flexible local operations rather than remote expedition diving. Las Galletas, Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Radazul, Tabaiba, and Los Gigantes give operators multiple coastlines to work with when swell or wind changes. First-time visitors usually start on the sheltered south and south-east coast, then add deeper or more exposed routes such as La Catedral, Las Eras, Teno, or La Atlantida when conditions and certification match.
A Los Gigantes boat dive known for lava columns, pinnacles, and an amphitheatrelike landscape.
A cargo wreck off the southern tip of Tenerife, resting in a canyonlike setting around {{ 20 | distance:m }} with routes from about {{ 12 | distance:m }} to {{ 30 | distance:m }}.
A shoreaccess artificial reef near Tabaiba Baja, created from a roughly {{ 35 | distance:m }} vessel sunk in 2006.
A yellow volcanic ash headland with spires, arches, caves, weak currents in normal conditions, and average depths near {{ 15 | distance:m }}.
Operator Checklist
Base first-timers in the south or south-west for the broadest weather fallback. Ask operators how they decide between Las Galletas, Los Cristianos, Radazul, Tabaiba, Los Gigantes, and north-coast sites. Carry a surface marker buoy, dive computer, certification card, and insurance details. Do not enter overheads, wreck interiors, or caves without appropriate training. Avoid driving to Teide after diving until your computer and conservative altitude guidance allow it.
Conditions Fallback
Avoid