El Peñon (Wreck)

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El Peñon (Wreck)

★★★★☆ (6,709)

El Peñon is one of the best wreck dives in Tenerife. This wreck is perfect for the wreck diver specialty, but also for fun dives. Sea conditions are great for most of the year.

It is possible to find big schools of breams, barracudas, nudibranchs, octopi, shrimps, scorpionfishes, and much much more.

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Courses and Events

Marine Ecology Specialty

Marine Ecology Specialty

Upon completion of the program, you will earn theofficial Marine Ecology certificationThe SSI Diver Certification Program, an international recognition that supports your competencies and makes you an informed diver committed to marine conservation. This course is ideal for divers, marine biology enthusiasts and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the science behind the ocean and its extraordinary life.Go one step further in your training and become a true ocean explorer:start your SSI Marine Ecology program today!and transforms every dive into an educational and conscious experience.You may combine other Specialty courses while taking this Program. Any of the Ecology Specialty Programs are perfect.

September 28, 2026 +116 More
$205.17
€180.00
Instructor Training Course

Instructor Training Course

Do you dream of turning your passion for diving into a real profession? SSI's Instructor Training Course (ITC) is the program that transforms experienced divers into professional instructors capable of teaching anywhere in the world.During the ITC you will develop not only your technical skills in the water, but also the key competencies to teach with safety, confidence and excellence. You will learn how to organize courses, motivate students, manage risks and transmit knowledge clearly and effectively. All this in a demanding, dynamic and highly professional environment.Make the leap from amateur to professional diverWork in dive centers around the world Develop real teaching and leadership skills and elevate your technical, mental and professional level.This is not just a course... it's the first step to a new life underwater. If you're ready to turn your passion into your career, the ITC is the time to show what you're made of.

October 12, 2026 +13 More
$3,191.61
€2,800.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

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Octopus

Octopus
474 Sightings
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42
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16
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14
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24
M
19
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31
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65
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76
S
69
O
58
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33
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27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
462 Sightings
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53
F
25
M
44
A
28
M
29
J
33
J
48
A
52
S
53
O
35
N
35
D
27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
56 Sightings
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0
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0
M
12
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
21
A
0
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13
O
10
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
25 Sightings
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0
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0
M
0
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0
J
14
A
11
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
530 Sightings
J
55
F
25
M
50
A
29
M
46
J
39
J
48
A
70
S
49
O
55
N
37
D
27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
313 Sightings
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26
F
18
M
13
A
11
M
19
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22
J
75
A
37
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24
O
32
N
18
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
259 Sightings
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17
F
13
M
21
A
20
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23
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16
J
19
A
36
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33
O
28
N
22
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
220 Sightings
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25
F
0
M
16
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12
M
19
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18
J
25
A
27
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27
O
25
N
16
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

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Flounder

Flounder
197 Sightings
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14
F
10
M
11
A
14
M
10
J
13
J
27
A
22
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21
O
22
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22
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11
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Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse
168 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
19
J
19
J
48
A
33
S
28
O
11
N
0
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel

Sand Eel
143 Sightings
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13
F
14
M
10
A
0
M
12
J
14
J
17
A
21
S
14
O
16
N
12
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
143 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
12
A
0
M
12
J
0
J
25
A
18
S
15
O
34
N
16
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
142 Sightings
J
19
F
0
M
16
A
0
M
0
J
11
J
17
A
21
S
25
O
20
N
13
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
109 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
16
A
11
M
15
J
0
J
13
A
26
S
11
O
17
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
103 Sightings
J
10
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
12
J
11
J
13
A
19
S
16
O
12
N
10
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
87 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
15
M
12
J
0
J
15
A
22
S
0
O
23
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
81 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
11
A
0
M
13
J
0
J
16
A
14
S
11
O
16
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
53 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
11
M
13
J
0
J
11
A
18
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
32 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
14
O
18
N
0
D
0
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Garden Eel

Garden Eel
30 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
17
A
13
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
26 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
14
S
0
O
12
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
22 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
12
S
10
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1900

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Starfish

Starfish
21 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
10
A
11
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Emperor

Emperor
20 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
10
S
0
O
10
N
0
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Ocean Dreams Tenerife

Ocean Dreams Tenerife

Calle El Coronel 8, 38650 Los Cristianos, IC - Spain
TENERIFE DIVING ACADEMY

TENERIFE DIVING ACADEMY

Avenida La Marina B8, 38588 Abades, IC - Spain
DIVE SPOT, DIVE CENTER TENERIFE

DIVE SPOT, DIVE CENTER TENERIFE

c. Maria del Carmen Garcia 17, 38631 Arona - Tenerife, IC - Spain
MACARONESIAN DIVERS

MACARONESIAN DIVERS

Avenida Colon n°6, planta baja, puertas 2 y 4, 38109 Radazul, IC - Spain

Diving Canarias, DivingCanarias

Avda. Colón nº 6, 38109 Radazul - Tenerife, IC - Spain

SCUBADIVEPRO TENERIFE

Avenida Maritima 25, local 6 (Edificio Jardín del Mar), 38190 Tabaiba, IC - Spain

Atlantis Freediving, Linda Paganelli and Lotta Ericson

Local 4A, Edif Jardin Del Mar, 38190 Tenerife, IC - Spain

BARBARIAN DIVING

Avenida Juan Carlos I, 24, 38650 LOS CRISTIANOS, IC - Spain

LA TRIBU DIVE

Av. Principes de Espana 3, local 6, 38612 El Medano, IC - Spain

GooDiving - Diving Center Tenerife

Avda Galvàn Bello, Urb. Terrazas de La Paz 113 Golf del Sur, 38639 San Miguel de Abona, IC - Spain

WET MONSTER - DIVE CENTER TENERIFE

calle Chasna 2, 38630 COSTA DEL SILENCIO, IC - Spain

DIVE LOVERS TENERIFE

AVENIDA JOSE ANTONIO TAVIO 4, 38630 COSTA DEL SILENCIO, IC - Spain

DIVING CLUB ADEJE

Torviscas, 38660 ADEJE, IC - Spain

Dive Sites Nearby

Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
Roncadores del Faro (★4.4)

Roncadores del Faro (★4.4)

Absolutely incredible dive spot, beautiful coloured platform and clear water on this spot. A bit far from the harbour. Boat in needed to get the dive spot.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
Neptune’s Cave (★4.5)

Neptune’s Cave (★4.5)

A nice cave dive with entry and exit suitable for all levels of divers. Pay attention to the currents, however, as they are usually quite strong in this area.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
El Condesito (Wreck) (★4.4)

El Condesito (Wreck) (★4.4)

Classic dive in the south of Tenerife. You can’t miss it.The remains of a cement freighter await us on this fantastic dive full of Atlantic marine live
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Montaña Amarilla (★4.6)

Montaña Amarilla (★4.6)

Montaña Amarilla Bay is a magical place surrounded by the walls of a volcano. Breathtaking view on the surface and spectacular underwater scenery make this location a Marine Nature Reserve. It is particularly popular for diving tourism.
GooDiving, 38639 San Miguel de Abona
El Bajonito (★4.4)

El Bajonito (★4.4)

Half a mile west of Marina San Miguel, this fantastic pinnacle between 13 and 45 meters sits in the middle of a protected bay. Suitable for advanced divers, during the tide excursion, in new or full moon, it is possible to meet mild currents. It is so wide that there are at least two explorable dive routes.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Meridian (Wreck) (★4.4)

Meridian (Wreck) (★4.4)

Beautifull shipwreck in deep water. Attention with the current, it can do really difficult dive. The visibility is around 20 meters all year around.
GooDiving, 38639 San Miguel de Abona
Marina San Miguel (★4.3)

Marina San Miguel (★4.3)

Private marina just 8 kilometers south of Reina Sofia airport. Only a few centers have legal access since the entrance is from a jetty reserved for divers where the passage of boats is prohibited. There are bathrooms with showers and a bar/restaurant.
TENERIFE DIVING ACADEMY, 38588 Abades
Poco Naufragio (Wreck), Amarilla (★4.4)

Poco Naufragio (Wreck), Amarilla (★4.4)

Here we drop into approximately 16 meters and with a short swim drop down to 30 meters and the home of the local family of Stingrays. A group of 5 Rays live in the area and can be hand fed, This is a truly humbling experience when these huge animals glide across you and gently take food from your hand.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
Roncadores del Palmar (★4.4)

Roncadores del Palmar (★4.4)

Suitable for all levels and with very beautiful rocky landscapes in this dive, we will enjoy typical underwater volcanic landscapes of Tenerife.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Palm-mar Cave (★4.5)

Palm-mar Cave (★4.5)

It´s also known as the moray Cave. It can be a bit difficult depending the current and visibility. To get the dive spot you need to by boat. Possibility to do Full Cave.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero (★4.4)

Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero (★4.4)

Dive site only by boat, it is very popular for all levels because it is easy to find turtles. Ideal for snorkeling and training. High season may divers around.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Playa de las Vistas (★4.2)

Playa de las Vistas (★4.2)

Dive site for training. Place protected from currents and sandy bottom. Entrance from the beach. Recommended only for beginners. Maximum depth 12 meters.
Ocean Dreams Tenerife S.l., 38650 Los Cristianos
Playa Los Cristianos (★4.2)

Playa Los Cristianos (★4.2)

Los Cristianos beach is a great training dive site with its sandy entrance and sandy bottom. Although the visibility can get quite bad, that makes it even better for low visibility training dives. As it was a fisherman port before, you can find some “historic“ items in the water that attracts marine life.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
Twin Wrecks (Wreck) (★4.4)

Twin Wrecks (Wreck) (★4.4)

Two ship wrecks right in front of Puerto Colon, just five minutes away from the harbour, suitable for all levels.It is only accessible from boat.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
La Caleta (★4.4)

La Caleta (★4.4)

Spectacular drift dive close to the harbour, just 5 minutes from this. Attention to your physical condition in case of strong currents and waves.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
Bahia Fish (★4.1)

Bahia Fish (★4.1)

This dive site is only 8 minutes from Puerto Colon and is ideal for beginner courses and Try Dives. The bay is protected from currents and has a sandy bottom.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
El Puertito (★4.1)

El Puertito (★4.1)

El Puertito is a bay protected from currents, with lots of aquatic life, the perfect place to make your first dive in Tenerife and training dives for all levels.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje
Black Tip (★4.1)

Black Tip (★4.1)

This site is only accessible by boat and offers a rocky area full of cornices, ideal for exploration, where you can find large red coral. Its is recommended to use a torch.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Playa Paraiso (★4.3)

Playa Paraiso (★4.3)

Spectacular diving along a canyon surrounded by rock formations. Torch is recommended to enjoy the anemones and dark areas in this dive spot.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
El Pinque Mushrooms (★4.4)

El Pinque Mushrooms (★4.4)

The dive site is located at the Hard Rock Bay - Playa El Pinque. Entry and exit is via the stairs to the right and/or left along the Hotel Beach Club. After the breakwater, two terraces join on the right hand side at depths from 3 to 12 meters. These end after about 20 minutes at two spectacular mushroom heads.
Aqualung
La Jaca Bay (★4.5)

La Jaca Bay (★4.5)

One exit before Abades, we find this beautiful town called La Jaca. La Jaca is a small local town which provides an amazing reef with the perfect conditions for every level. An easy entrance and exit. Sometimes can be windy.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
La Jaca Pool (★4.5)

La Jaca Pool (★4.5)

At this part of the Town La Jaca, we will find an artificial pool which gives the entrance of the dive site. The water is getting rougher and deeper, however you can still enjoy your dive. Entrance can be slippery
Scubapro
Digger (Sueño Azul) (★4.3)

Digger (Sueño Azul) (★4.3)

The dive site “Digger“ is located in front of the complex “Sueño Azul“ in Callao Salvaje, a small village next to Playa Paraiso. The entrance is via a small sandy beach, which is reached after a few minutes walk down a hill. An underwater road leads you directly to the wreck of a digger.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
El Balito (★4.5)

El Balito (★4.5)

Spectacular rocky formations, tunnels and caves will surprise us at this dive spot. It is recommended to do it from boat because the access of emergency teams is so difficult, jus in case is needed.
TENERIFE DIVING ACADEMY, 38588 Abades
Turtle Village (★4.7)

Turtle Village (★4.7)

We have maintained the Sea Grass since 2008 and have seen it grow exponentially to now cover some 600 sq metres. With regular Blue Oceans events and daily monitoring we have now been rewarded with a family of Turtles paying daily visits.