Los Gigantes Diving Centre - Canary Islands
The team at Los Gigantes Diving Centre are, quite simply, pros. They’ve been running dives here since 1990, and that kind of longevity translates into serious local knowledge. We love that they operate with small groups from their RIB, which means less time waiting around and more time underwater. If you're looking for a smooth, no-fuss operation that knows these waters inside out, these are your people. Our favourite dives with them often involve the deeper volcanic structures, places where the light plays differently through the water, revealing schools of barracuda shimmering just beyond the thermocline. One particularly memorable dive started with a gentle drift past an ancient anchor, encrusted with sponge, before descending to a sandy patch dotted with garden eels swaying in unison. They’re excellent at finding the smaller stuff too, like the colourful nudibranchs clinging to the volcanic rock faces. We’d suggest chatting with them about the best time for specific encounters, as local conditions can change quickly. They really shine when guiding you through the lesser-known crevices and caves, making you feel like you're exploring virgin territory. Expect to surface with a grin, already planning your next dip.
- Location
- Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 28.246940, -16.841434
- Phone
- +34 922 86 04 31
- Website
- https://www.divingtenerife.co.uk/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI, BSAC
- Courses
- Discover Scuba, PADI courses (beginner to pro), BSAC courses (beginner to pro)
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, German
Dive Sites Near Los Gigantes Diving Centre
Los Gigantes Diving Centre provides access to 15 dive sites in Canary Islands.
- Abakas I - 15m
- AFRICAN VIOLET - 24m (wreck)
- AL MOTAWAKIL - 7m (wreck)
- AMERICAN STAR - 4m (wreck)
- Añaza - 18m
- Anchors Canary - 23m (wreck)
- Anfi Beach - 7m
- Anfiteatro - 20m
- ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) - 20m (wreck)
- AOW Deep - 22m (wall)
- Arguineguin Reef - 16m (reef)
- ARONA - 30m (wreck)
- Arrecifal (reef)
- Artificial - 20m (wreck)
- Artificial - Block2 - 20m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Canary Islands
- Acuarios Jandia - PADI, SSI
- Apnea Academy West Europe
- APNEA CANARIAS
- Aqua-Marina - ["PADI"]
- Aquanautic Club Lanzarote
- Aquarius Dive Center SL - ["PADI"]
- Aquatis Dive Center - ["SSI"]
- Arrecifal
- Barracuda Scuba Diving Lanzarote - ["PADI"]
- Benthos Buceo
Best Time to Dive in Canary Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Canary Islands occur in September, averaging 23.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 19.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 20.1°C
- February: 19.5°C
- March: 19.3°C
- April: 19.8°C
- May: 20.6°C
- June: 21.8°C
- July: 22.6°C
- August: 23.1°C
- September: 23.7°C
- October: 23.5°C
- November: 22.4°C
- December: 21.3°C
Marine Life in Canary Islands
Home to 80 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 2 octopus & squid, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 worms.
Notable Marine Life
- Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) - Reef Fish
- monkfish (Squatina squatina) - Sharks & Rays
- Damsel fish (Chromis limbata) - Reef Fish
- Bogue (Boops boops) - Reef Fish
- Bastard Grunt (Pomadasys incisus) - Reef Fish
- White Seabream (Diplodus sargus) - Reef Fish
- Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster capistrata) - Reef Fish
- Yellow Barracuda (Sphyraena viridensis) - Reef Fish
- Comb grouper (Mycteroperca fusca) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Canary Islands
Based on average water temperature of 21.5°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories