Spain

Playa De Las Américas

Playa de las Américas is a coastal resort town on the southern tip of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It's a gateway area for visitors to the island, primarily known for its beaches and tourism infrastructure rather than local dive sites. There are very limited diving options directly in town, with most scuba activity occurring from nearby dive centers on Tenerife's coastline, offering reef and wreck diving around the southern islands. If you’re looking to dive, plan day trips or courses through a local center, and be prepared for water conditions that vary with Atlantic swells. For freshwater training, this location has no inland dive options, so most divers head to coastal sites or off-island journeys.

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 Playa de las Américas

Nearby Dive Sites (30)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Playa de las Américas

The best time to dive in Playa de las Américas

The best months to dive in Playa de las Américas are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (22-24°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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