Dive-site story
Located off the southwestern coast of Tenerife, Los Chuchos is famous for its dense population of large rays congregating over a sandy plateau interspersed with rocky basalt outcrops. Divers descend onto the seabed where multiple species of batoids glide in close proximity, accustomed to passing divers. Shoals of grunts hover in compact formations above the rocks, while moray eels and octopus occupy crevices in the volcanic reef structure.
Frequent, close-up encounters with several species of large stingrays and eagle rays
Dense aggregations of bastard grunts hanging motionless above the basalt reef
Crevices harboring Atlantic morays, tiger morays, and camouflaged cuttlefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving takes place year-round, with late summer and autumn bringing the warmest water and optimum visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round stingrayTaeniurops grabatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common eagle rayMyliobatis aquila | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bastard gruntPomadasys incisus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Fangtooth morayEnchelycore anatina | Common |
Marine forecast
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