Step from a beachfront dive centre into one of Tenerife’s liveliest shallow dive sites, where turtles, rays and angel sharks are regulars. This small-group, shore-based try-scuba is geared to first-timers and includes full scuba equipment and guided in-water instruction.
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Sand grinds under your toes as the Atlantic breathes against a low volcanic rim; instructors walk you through gear on a 160 m² dive centre that opens onto a bay where turtles, rays and angel sharks move like deliberate currents.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people comfortable in the water and able to swim short distances; basic stamina for climbing in and out of shore entry is helpful.
Wildlife
History
Tenerife’s south coast is a product of relatively recent volcanic flows; fishing villages like Los Cristianos evolved into dive hubs as tourism and marine science grew in parallel.
Conservation
Dive operators here emphasize low-impact practices — no touching or chasing animals, neutral buoyancy over reefs, and anchoring outside sensitive seagrass beds to protect habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Scuba Diving in Turtle and Ray Area today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book the two-person slots early
Groups are capped at two guests; reserve in advance to guarantee a private instructor ratio.
Don’t fly within 12 hours
Follow the 12-hour no-fly guideline after diving to reduce decompression risk.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a towel
Apply sunscreen on land and have a quick-dry towel for the post-dive changeover.
Disclose medical conditions in advance
If you have heart, spinal or pregnancy concerns, notify the operator; some conditions preclude diving.
Swimwear
Wear under a wetsuit for comfort during gearing up and in-water time.
Light wetsuit (3–5mm)
Keeps you warm in cooler months while allowing mobility in shallow dives.
spring
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the local marine environment from harmful chemicals.
summer
Towel and change of clothes
Quick-dry towel and dry clothes for post-dive comfort and warmth.