Dive-site story
Located in Los Cristianos along the southern coast of Tenerife, Playa de las Vistas offers an accessible entry point across soft sand into a protected bay. The perimeter of the artificial breakwater provides shelter from open swells, making it a reliable training zone and night dive location. Divers typically follow the breakwater blocks to where the rocky structure meets wide sand plains.
Protected bay offering calm conditions sheltered by a large breakwater
Frequent encounters with stingrays and seasonal angel sharks resting on the sand
Easy walk-in shore entry convenient for night diving and training sessions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round; winter and spring months bring the highest likelihood of spotting angel sharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary damselAbudefduf luridus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic lizardfishSynodus saurus | Common |
Marine forecast