Snorkelling from Los Cristianos beach in Tenerife
Enjoy a guided snorkelling tour from Los Cristianos beach and explore the rich marine life of Bahía de las Rayas in southern Tenerife.
Practical information
Observe Tenerife's underwater world with fins, mask and snorkel from the beach in front of the diving centre at Los Cristianos: alongside an instructor, you will swim for 50 minutes in the Bahía de las Rayas (Stingray Bay).
Course of events
Please allow approximately 2 hours for the entire experience.
- Meeting with the team at the Diving Atlantis Tenerife centre in Los Cristianos and administrative formalities
- Preparation of snorkelling gear and equipment
- Short walk to the edge of the beach in front of the diving centre
- Equipment check and final adjustments with a safety briefing
- Launching with the instructor for 50 minutes of guided snorkelling in the Bahía de las Rayas
- Return to the dive centre, equipment storage and de-equipping in the changing rooms to end the activity
Activity requirements
All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people.
Please note that the meeting time for this activity is subject to change depending on the tide and weather conditions.
Your instructor offers a pick-up service at 2€ per person from the south of Tenerife (Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraiso, La Caleta, Fañabe, Costa Adeje, Adeje, Playa las Americas, Los Cristianos, Palm-Mar, Las Galletas, Costa Silencio and El Médano) and at 15€ per car from Puerto Santiago, Playa la Arena, Alcalá and Playa San Juan. If you are staying in the north of the island, please contact the instructor once your booking has been confirmed to see what he can offer you.
Spoken languages:
French, English, GermanIncluded
- Guide
- Neoprene wetsuit
- All the snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
- Insurance
Excluded
- Transfer (extra charge)
- Photos/Videos (€15)
Do not forget to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water
- Snack
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Enjoy a laid-back snorkelling experience from Los Cristianos beach in Tenerife, perfect for those seeking a calm and accessible way to discover the underwater world. Located on the south coast of the island, this guided excursion in Bahía de las Rayas is ideal for beginners and anyone not fully comfortable in open water.
Your snorkelling tour from Los Cristianos starts right at the diving centre. After meeting your instructor, you’ll walk to the nearby beach for a short briefing before entering the shallow waters gradually. With fins, mask, snorkel, and a floating board provided, you’ll spend around 50 minutes in the water, always accompanied by a certified guide.
Bahía de las Rayas, the site of this snorkelling experience in Los Cristianos, is known for its friendly stingrays, colourful fish, and other marine creatures like crabs, octopuses, and turtles. Thanks to its calm waters and excellent visibility, snorkelling in Los Cristianos offers one of the best shore-based wildlife encounters in Tenerife.
This beach snorkelling activity in Los Cristianos is open to anyone aged 8 and up. With year-round water temperatures between 18 and 24°C, it's a great way to discover Tenerife’s coastal biodiversity without venturing far into the sea.
If you're looking for a relaxing introduction to marine life, this snorkelling tour from Los Cristianos beach delivers a fun and safe ocean experience, right from the shore.
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