

Best for beginner divers, 12-23m, boat entry, mild current.
Los Chuchos is a diverse site in North and East Tenerife featuring a combination of reef, wall, and artificial reef structures. Divers typically explore the area starting from the harbour wall, navigating over the reef to reach a notable archway. The site reaches depths between 12 and 23 metres, with an average of 16 metres. Marine life frequently encountered includes European Parrotfish, while divers may also spot Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, Great Barracuda, Pufferfish, Trumpetfish, Round Fantail Stingray, Turkish Wrasse, Combers, Cleaver Wrasse, Sea Star, Grunt, Crab, and Bigeyes. Access is by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners, with mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres.
28.17871, -16.81578
The site is known as The City of Stingrays due to the high frequency of sightings.
The site is reached via a two-minute boat trip from the harbour in Las Galletas.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-23m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers regularly encounter European Parrotfish. Other species recorded at the site include Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, Great Barracuda, Pufferfish, Trumpetfish, Round Fantail Stingray, Turkish Wrasse, Combers, Cleaver Wrasse, Sea Star, Grunt, Crab, and Bigeyes.
Yes, Los Chuchos is suitable for beginner divers, offering mild currents and a manageable average depth of 16 metres.
The site ranges from 12 to 23 metres in depth, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Los Chuchos requires boat access, located approximately 100 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location accessed by boat, with depths ranging from 12 to 23 metres.
Diving at Los Chuchos in Los Cristianos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Los Chuchos in Los Cristianos. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Los Chuchos in Los Cristianos are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Los Chuchos in Los Cristianos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Los Chuchos in Los Cristianos typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.