Los Chuchos – Canary Islands – Tenerife
Site Overview
Los Chuchos is a sandy slope off Los Cristianos famed for its abundance of stingrays, with angel sharks, garden eels and occasional butterfly rays resting on the seabed at 10-24 m. It is a classic wide-angle and training site where calm conditions and reliable ray encounters make every dive rewarding. The open slope is easy to navigate and ideal for photographers and beginner divers building confidence over sand. Winter is the prime season as the rays and angel sharks gather in greater numbers in the cooler water. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.
Dive Briefing
"Boat to the site and descend to the sandy slope, finning slowly and staying off the bottom to avoid spooking the rays. Scan the sand for the outlines of angel sharks and resting stingrays, and watch the blue for butterfly rays. Ascend gradually with a safety stop in the shallows. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Stingray
Dasyatis pastinaca
Best: Year-round
Angel Shark
Squatina squatina
Best: November, December, January
Garden Eel
Heteroconger sapiens
Best: Year-round
Butterfly Ray
Gymnura altavela
Best: Year-round
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Surge on the bottom
- Boat traffic at surface
- Sun exposure
- Slippery slopes
- Limited shelter
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Excellent for beginners, training dives and wide-angle photographers who want reliable ray and angel-shark encounters. It suits divers of all levels thanks to its shallow, open profile and calm conditions. Confident divers enjoy the winter gatherings of rays and sharks. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Los Cristianos Dive
- Buceo Atlántico
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Los Cristianos • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Los Cristianos • 5km away