

Best for beginner divers, 6-13m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa Los Cristianos is a shore-entry site in Tenerife offering a mix of sandy muck and reef habitats. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths between 6 and 13 metres with mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 18 metres. Divers can encounter common species such as pufferfish, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, and various crabs. Less frequently, divers may spot European common cuttlefish, common stingrays, trumpetfish, and tompot blenny. The site is also suitable for night diving. Facilities at the location include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, alongside nearby air fills and equipment rental services. Divers should exercise caution regarding stonefish on the sandy substrate.
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Watch where you put your hands and knees on the sandy patches, as stonefish have been recorded at this site and are easy to miss against the substrate. The facilities here are well set up, with parking, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, so there is no need to pack light.
Located on the southwest coast of Tenerife, right on Las Vistas Beach in Los Cristianos.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-13m
Visibility
5-18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Common sightings include pufferfish, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, and various crabs. Less common species recorded here include European common cuttlefish, common stingrays, trumpetfish, and tompot blenny.
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners due to its manageable depths of 6 to 13 metres, mild currents, and easy shore entry.
The depth at Playa Los Cristianos ranges from 6 to 13 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site, though boat charters are available in the area.
Divers should be cautious where they place their hands and knees on sandy patches, as stonefish are present and can be difficult to spot against the substrate.
Diving at Playa Los Cristianos in Los Cristianos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Playa Los Cristianos in Los Cristianos. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playa Los Cristianos in Los Cristianos. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Playa Los Cristianos in Los Cristianos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playa Los Cristianos in Los Cristianos typically ranges from 5 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.