When can you see whales in Tenerife?

The best time for whale watching in Tenerife is between November and February. During this period it’s possible to spot humpback whales and sometimes blue whales or fin whales. However, whales can be spotted year-round in Tenerife.

Where can you go whale watching in Tenerife?

Costa Adeje
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.

Can you see killer whales in Tenerife?

So Many Types of Whales in Tenerife! No matter when your Tenerife holiday, there will be the option of whale watching! The waters around Tenerife are home to some incredible whales. There are over 20 species in total that visit the Tenerife coast around the year, including sperm whales, killer whales and minke whales.

Where can you see dolphins in Tenerife?

Best Places on Tenerife to Witness Whales & Dolphins: In Puerto Colón, Playa de las Americas, where you can join fabulous excursions. On 3H, 4,5H and private events you can witness various beautiful species of whales and dolphins.

Where to go whale watching in Tenerife Canary Islands?

Enjoy an experience of a lifetime promoting Sustainable Whale Watching, with Tenerife Whale Watching. We offer the only sustainable cetacean, dolphin, and whale watching boat excursions in the canary islands. Whale Watching cruises are done in the Special Area of Conservation (ZEC) Teno-Rasca marine strip ES7020017 .

Are there dolphins and pilot whales in Tenerife?

There is, in fact, such thriving wildlife that the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve protecting the west coast of Tenerife, was declared one of the most important conservation areas in Europe. Bottlenose dolphins and Pilot whales live all year long in the waters between La Gomera and Tenerife.

How big is a toothed whale in Tenerife?

This toothed cetacean (Odontoceti) owes its classification as a whale to its size, it can grow to well over 5 metres long and weigh between 900 and 1,800 kg . This is the easiest species to come across on a whale watching excursion in Tenerife.

When do you see Sperm whales in Tenerife?

Sperm whales are in fact complicated animals to follow as they can dive for more than an hour and as deep as 2,000 m. They are nowadays mainly spotted between the two islands, from March to April. Regarding Killer whales in Tenerife, also known as Orcas, it is another story.