

Best for beginner divers, 10-15m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Playa El Callao features a combination of natural and artificial reef structures located in North and East Tenerife. The site offers a manageable depth range of 10 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, though it may fluctuate due to surge or sand disturbance. Water temperatures remain between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should be aware of mild currents and potential surf at the entry point. Boat access is recommended as surf conditions can make shore entries unsuitable. Typical dive times are approximately 45 minutes.
28.04195, -16.71180
Enter from the beach or by boat depending on sea state, and watch the shore break carefully as it can catch out divers who rush the entry. Full facilities on site, including parking, showers, and changing rooms, mean you can pack light and rinse gear before the drive home.
Tenerife shore or boat site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the manageable depth range of 10 to 15 metres and mild currents.
The site ranges from 10 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
While both are possible, boat access is recommended because surf conditions often make shore entries unsuitable.
Divers should watch for boat traffic, strong surface currents, and potential low visibility. Additionally, surf conditions require caution during entry.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a dive shop, and boat charter services.
Diving at Playa El Callao in Los Cristianos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Playa El Callao in Los Cristianos are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Playa El Callao in Los Cristianos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playa El Callao in Los Cristianos typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.