Where can you see whales in Tenerife?

The Tenerife whale watching season lasts all year round. Costa Adeje, on the southern coast of Tenerife, is home to large resident populations of Pilot whales and Bottlenose dolphins. These resident populations can be observed on our small group tours 365 days a year.

When can you see whales in Tenerife?

Although you can certainly spot dolphins and whales around Tenerife all throughout the year, the best seasons for whales watching in Tenerife are winter and spring, because this is the time of the year when you can also get to see migratory species like fin whales and humpback whales.

What is the best time of year to see whales in Tenerife?

November to February
The best time to spot migratory whales in Tenerife is from November to February. Pilot whales and dolphins are almost guaranteed year-round. Tenerife, the Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean along their migratory route in the wintertime.

Can you see killer whales in Tenerife?

Their presence near the coast of Tenerife is actually rare and you would be very lucky to be on a boat and see one. If spotted, it is usually during springtime but the last time they were seen near Los Cristianos, it was in October 2018 when they attacked an entire Pilot whale family.

What time of day is best to see whales?

Whales are never diurnal, but they can be crepuscular. This means they are most active during twilight hours which are both before sunrise and after sunset.

Are sharks in Tenerife?

YES, there are. Since the Canary Islands are surrounded by the Atlantic, the waters around them are filled with marine life, including some species of sharks.

Are there sharks in Tenerife?

How close to the shore do whales come?

They sometimes come within 50 feet of the shore. People have been seeing humpbacks also near the pier close to shore. It is a healthy, normal activity.”

Are there great white sharks in Tenerife?

The great white shark And now the big questions… are there great white sharks in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the rest of the archipelago? Yes, there are white sharks in the waters that surround the Canary Islands and Cape Verde as well, but seeing one is close to impossible.

Is there jellyfish in Tenerife?

The most dangerous type of jellyfish that you can encounter in Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and the rest of the Canaries is the Portugues man o’war, a type of jellyfish that you can see in the photo at the start of this article, which has a painful sting that can cause neurological damage, that …