Spain

Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes - photo 1

Photo by Léa Deleligne on Unsplash.

Los Gigantes sits on Tenerife’s west coast and is primarily known as a dramatic cliff scenery and a gateway to coastal activities. While the town itself is not a major dive hub, the surrounding Canary Islands offer notable diving with reefs, caves, and marine life. Local centers concentrate on introductory courses and shore-based diving access from the coast, with shore dives along lava formations and nearby seabed habitats. For divers, it’s best used as a base to reach nearby dive sites or to arrange beginner-friendly sessions, with reliable Atlantic conditions and pleasant sea visibility most days unless swells or strong winds occur.

Essential information for traveling in Spain

About Spain

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Balearic Sea...
Timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Languages
ES
Demonym
Spanish
Phone prefix
+34

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
MAD BCN AGP SVQ AGT

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Los Gigantes

Nearby Dive Sites (24)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Los Gigantes

The best time to dive in Los Gigantes

The best months to dive in Los Gigantes are from July to October. Temperatures are confortable (24-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
19 °C 21 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
18 °C 20 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
18 °C 20 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
19 °C 20 °C 8/10
05 - May
21 °C 21 °C 9/10
06 - Jun.
24 °C 22 °C 9/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 23 °C 9/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 24 °C 9/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 24 °C 9/10
10 - Oct.
24 °C 24 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
22 °C 23 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
18 °C 21 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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