In Tenerife, one of the best ways to go whale and dolphin watching is on a boat tour. The Tenerife coast is known as an excellent place to spot whales and dolphins in their natural environment. Here are some places and tips to help you enjoy the experience:
Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje: Puerto Colón is one of the main departure points for whale and dolphin watching tours in Tenerife. It is located in Playa de las Américas, one of the busiest tourist areas on the island.
Los Gigantes: Another popular area for whale and dolphin watching is Los Gigantes, on the west coast of Tenerife. The area is known for its spectacular cliffs and is a good place to see pilot whales and dolphins.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The capital of Tenerife also offers whale and dolphin watching trips. From here you can enjoy the beauty of the sea while watching dolphins and whales.
Los Cristianos: on the south coast of Tenerife. This is another harbour where you will find companies offering whale and dolphin watching tours.
Reserva Marina de Punta de Teno: This area at the north-western tip of Tenerife is an important habitat for whales and dolphins. Some tours also depart from here.
Playa de San Juan: here you will find a company awarded the quality charter, which guarantees a quality tourism service that respects the animals and minimises any impact on the marine environment. The south-west coast of the island, where Guía de Isora lies, is an ideal place for whale and dolphin watching, as it is part of the Teno-Rasca marine strip, which covers an area of 69,489.68 hectares and washes this stretch of coastline, among others.
It is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), managed to guarantee the protection and conservation of the natural habitat types and species of community interest found there, with the conservation measures needed to strike a sustainable balance between the uses and activities in the area and the conservation of its natural values.
Best season: whale and dolphin watching is possible all year round in Tenerife, but the best season is generally from March to September, when sea conditions are most favourable.
Respect for marine life: make sure you choose a tour company that follows local regulations and ethical whale and dolphin watching practices, to minimise any negative impact on marine life.
Remember that whale and dolphin watching is an exciting and educational activity, but it is important to do it responsibly and sustainably to protect these beautiful animals and their habitat.
