

Best for beginner divers, 3-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa San Juan is a shore-entry reef site in North and East Tenerife suitable for beginners and snorkellers. The reef topography ranges from 3 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is also accessible for night diving. Use caution when entering over the rocks and wear protective footwear to avoid sharp coral. Facilities at the site include parking, showers, toilets, equipment rental, and air fills. Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, pufferfish, Turkish wrasse, dusky grouper, eagle ray, and various species of moray and ray.
28.18200, -16.81950
The site has parking, showers, toilets, equipment rental, and air fills on site, so you can travel light and sort everything locally. Enter carefully over the rocks and wear reef-safe foot protection to protect both yourself and the reef.
Shore entry from the beach or boat entry via ladder.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, pufferfish, Turkish wrasse, dusky grouper, eagle ray, common octopus, and various moray and ray species.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and the ability to explore at shallower depths starting from 3 metres.
The reef depth ranges from 3 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Playa San Juan is primarily a shore-entry site, though boat charters are available.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Diving at Playa San Juan in Playa San Juan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Playa San Juan in Playa San Juan. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playa San Juan in Playa San Juan. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Playa San Juan in Playa San Juan typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playa San Juan in Playa San Juan typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.