Diving in Golf del Sur

Among the World's most popular tourist destinations Spain is on top of the list. Its year-round warm weather, crystal clear waters, beautiful nature, great history and rich culture make Spain a favorite among tourists. Divers flock to Spain to enjoy its year-round diving, impressive variety of different dive sites and diverse marine life. One of such recently developed but already popular destinations is Golf del Sur.

Thanks to its prime location on the Canary Islands in the Atlantic ocean, Golf del Sur has become one of the major resorts in Tenerife. It gained an international reputation not only for its excellent golf opportunities but also for great scuba diving sites. Diving at Golf del Sur is available all year-round, though the period from June to October may be preferable due to warmer water temperatures. The average air temperature in the summer is around 24C/75F and in the winter around 17C/64F. The average water temperature ranges from 17C/63F in February to 24C/75F in August. Golf del Sur is a holiday resort and golf course situated in Tenerife, Canary Islands within the municipality of San Miguel de Abona, just a short drive away from the airport. Diving in Golf del Sur is good for both novice and experienced divers.

Diving here is diverse and available for divers of all levels of experience. Divers can explore some spectacular rock formations of volcanic origin, caves, tunnels, sheer walls, wrecks and rich underwater life, including angel sharks, stingrays, wrasse, parrotfish, puffers, turtles, scorpionfish, moray eels, garden eels, cuttlefish, octopus, lobsters, jacks, barracudas and many others. Coming to Golf del Sur you can find a lot of diving centers and diving schools where it is possible to choose diving trips and courses, however, we suggest booking your trips in advance using Divebooker.com

Most of the best sites of Tenerife are within close proximity from Golf del Sur.  Marazul is one such location known for its reefs and diverse marine life. Marazul is open for divers of all levels of experience. El Puertito is also available for all divers and offers a chance to explore a variety of marine species, including Green Back Turtles. Moon Pool offers divers a chance  to explore lots of underwater creatures with the added bonus of swimming through some impressive overhangs, caves and rock formations. Tabaiba is a wreck available for advanced divers only. Black Cove, Partridge Bay and Yellow Mountain are some other great sites to visit.