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Boat Diving Las Galletas: Best Sites (3–15 min)

Best Boat Dive Sites near Las Galletas (3–15 min)

31 Aug
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Boat diving Las Galletas puts 30+ sites within 3–15 minutes of our mooring (a short ~30 m walk from drop-off). Below are five popular choices—what they’re like, why divers love them, and a few planning tips. Learn more about the town of Las Galletas.

New to our boat trips? See our page Boat Diving Tenerife (daily morning departures) and local logistics in Las Galletas mooring & logistics.

1) Los Chuchos

Theme: Rays, sandy patches, reef life

Why divers love it: Frequent ray sightings over light sand make for relaxed, photogenic dives. You’ll also find bream, barracuda passing by, and macro along the rocky edges.

Good to know: Gentle profile that suits most certified divers. We brief positioning and approach to minimise stress on marine life.

2) Los Champiñones

Theme: Dramatic lava “mushroom” formations

Why divers love it: The sculpted volcanic rock creates arches and silhouettes that look great in photos. Expect wrasse, trumpetfish, and the occasional octopus hiding in the cracks.

Good to know: Navigation is straightforward with our map briefing; stay aware of buoyancy around overhead shapes.

3) Palm Mar Cave

Theme: Cavern ambiance & light beams

Why divers love it: When the sun angle is right, light shafts make this a favourite for photographers. Reef walls nearby host morays and nudibranchs.

Good to know: We brief limits and communication clearly so everyone enjoys the cavern safely and comfortably.

4) El Condesito (Wreck)

Theme: Historic coastal wreck & reef

Why divers love it: A classic Tenerife wreck site with plenty to explore around the structure and adjacent reef. Fish schools gather here and you’ll often spot trumpetfish and lizardfish.

Good to know: Conditions vary; we choose the day’s route according to experience and sea state.

5) Montaña Amarilla

Theme: Golden cliffs, arches & reef life

Why divers love it: Volcanic shapes and colour contrasts make this a beautiful, easygoing dive with lots to see for newer and experienced divers alike.

Good to know: Expect mellow exploring and time to enjoy the scenery; nice for relaxed holiday diving.

Boat diving Las Galletas with Aquarius — morning departure
Morning boat diving from Las Galletas — two different sites in one outing.

Plan Like a Pro: Boat Diving Las Galletas

We run one morning outing at 09:00 with two different sites and usually return around lunchtime. Transfer from the dive center to Las Galletas takes about five minutes in our VAN, and the mooring is roughly 30 m from the drop-off. Divers carry their own kit — including cylinders — that short distance. If you’d like Nitrox (typically 32%), please request it when booking. Briefings include clear maps so everyone knows the route and safety points, and we keep groups small for comfort.

  • Tell us your wish-list sites early: we pair the day’s two dives to match conditions and experience on our boat diving Las Galletas outings.
  • Keep your kit compact: bring a small deck bag/drybag and label loose items for quick, tidy boarding.
  • Photo notes: Palm Mar Cave is great for sun-beams; Los Champiñones rewards steady buoyancy around lava shapes.
  • Wildlife etiquette: at Los Chuchos, enjoy rays from a respectful distance and avoid fin-kicking the sand.
  • Comfort tips: hydrate, have a light snack between dives, and consider motion-comfort if you’re wave-sensitive.

Ready to explore these sites?

Daily departures from Las Galletas at 09:00 — two different sites in one outing.

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diving with angel shark

Angel shark

27 Feb
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Angel shark

The angel shark is a fascinating species of shark that belongs to the family Squatinidae. It is also known as the monkfish or the angel shark, and it is one of the most unique and unusual looking sharks in the world.

Angel sharks are flat-bodied sharks that are perfectly adapted to life on the ocean floor. They have broad, flattened bodies that allow them to blend in with their surroundings and avoid detection by predators. Their body shape also makes them excellent ambush predators, as they can lie completely motionless on the sea floor, waiting for their prey to come close before striking.

Another unique feature of the angel shark is its ability to partially bury itself in the sand or mud, leaving only its eyes and the top of its body exposed. This allows the shark to remain hidden from prey and predators alike, and it also makes it difficult for humans to spot them.

Were do we spot Angel sharks

Angel sharks are generally found in shallow, sandy areas in temperate and tropical waters around the world. They are most commonly found in the western Atlantic Ocean like the Canary islands, but they can also be found in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
In the winter period, the angel shark is a common sighting while diving in Tenerife.

Conservation efforts

Despite their relatively harmless nature, angel sharks have been hunted extensively for their meat, oil, and fins. This has led to a significant decline in their populations, and they are now considered endangered in many areas.

Conservation efforts are currently underway to protect the angelshark and ensure that its populations recover. These efforts include restrictions on fishing, habitat conservation, and education programs aimed at raising awareness about the importance of these unique and valuable creatures.

In conclusion

The angel shark is a fascinating species of shark that has adapted to life on the ocean floor in remarkable ways. Its unique body shape and behavior make it a truly remarkable creature, but it is also under threat due to human activities. It is up to us to take action to protect these incredible animals and ensure that they can continue to thrive in our oceans for generations to come.

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Categories: Diving general, Tenerife
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Discover scuba experience

03 Mar
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Discover scuba diving experience

Have you been wondering what it’s like to breathe underwater ?

Discover scuba diving or sometimes called a "try dive" experience is a great way to find out what scuba diving is really like before you take the full scuba certification (Open water diver course).

With one of our professionals, you will have an explanation about what you're likely to see, go through a thorough safety briefing and he or she will demonstrate how the dive equipment all works.

After that we move to a shallow reef site, gear up and enter the water for your first experience of breathing underwater. You will do some basic skills to get comfortable with breathing and the necessary dive equipment. Once you are comfortable we take you for a mesmerizing tour of the underwater marine life from south Tenerife.

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Discover Scuba FAQ's

What is Discover scuba diving like?

In our Discover scuba diving experience you will learn some safety rules and in the water a few basic skills. Further you experience what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it. All this will carry over to your full scuba certification, open water diver course.

What are the requirements for Discover scuba diving?

You must have a minimum age of 10 years, be comfortable in the water and the Discover scuba diving program is for Non-certified divers.

How long takes the Discover scuba diving experience?

The complete Discover scuba diving program takes approximately 4 hours.

What is the maximum depth during Discover scuba diving?

In Confined Water the maximum depth is 6 meter/20 feet and in Open Water is 12 meter/40 feet.

Am I a certified diver after a PADI Discover scuba diving experience?

PADI Discover scuba diving is not a scuba diving course so you will not be certified as a diver. After completion you can book inside a time frame of 14 days with the same PADI dive center/ instructor more dives without the need to do a DSD experience again.

Is south Tenerife suitable for Discover scuba diving?

Because of the abundance of marine life, the beautiful volcanic surrounding, calm and clear warm water the south of Tenerife is excellent and very suitable for doing a Discover scuba diving experience.

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