Train to dive off Tenerife with a PADI Open Water course based in Playa de las Américas. Spend confined-water sessions practicing skills, then complete four open-water dives to earn an international certification.
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A warm Atlantic wind pushes spray across the quay as you step onto the dive boat, kit already stacked and instructors calling the safety brief. The black volcanic coast of southern Tenerife slips away—cliffs, hidden coves and the wide blue that will become your classroom. Early training begins in a sheltered bay or pool; by day two you’re weighting, breathing and clearing masks in open water, and by the final dives the reef drops away beneath you like a new country.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Moderate—comfortable swimming ability and basic buoyancy control by course end
Wildlife
History
Tenerife formed through volcanic eruptions over millions of years; coastal lava flows created the reefs and cliffs divers explore today.
Conservation
Many local dive operators follow marine reserve rules—use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid touching fauna and support centers that practice responsible buoyancy and wildlife interactions.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Open Water course in Playa de las Americas today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Finish online theory beforehand
Complete PADI eLearning before arrival to focus on water time and skills during class days.
Bring a surface kit
Pack swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a light windbreaker for boat rides.
Check medical clearance
Declare any asthma, heart or recent surgeries on the medical form and see a doctor if needed.
Plan your flights
Do not fly within 24 hours of your final dive to reduce risk of decompression illness.
Mask, snorkel & fins
Personal fit increases comfort during skill practice and makes surface time easier.
Wetsuit (3mm–5mm)
Warmer springs benefit from 3mm; cooler months need 5mm for comfort at depth.
spring
Dive computer or hire
Useful to track depth and no‑decompression limits; instructors may provide one.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and nearby marine life during surface intervals and boat transfers.
summer