The 15 Best Things to Do in Los Cristianos

1.Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,782 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Sail from Puerto Los Cristianos aboard the Bahriyeli for a two-hour, strict no-chase safari. Government-certified multilingual guides explain pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and local marine life. The boat can travel beyond three miles, with open decks, an indoor salon, and no scheduled swimming stop.

“It was a very good trip, the boat was clean and there comfortable. The guides were informative and helpful, the boat wasn’t full and this helped with getting a good view, I think it would be different if fill as sone seats were in the middle meaning it would be difficult to get a good view and as with many trips it was a ‘first come first served’ basis for seats”

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2.Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,767 reviews · from $20

Board Ragnarok at Los Cristianos for a two-hour cruise toward the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera. Watch for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy Tenerife’s coast from the sea, and join a playful Viking-themed trip with a multilingual crew, toilets, water, and an onboard bar.

“Great guide got to see plenty of whales excellent value for money would defo use again”

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3.Tenerife Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Eco-Yacht and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Cruise from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s Palm Mar coast to look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and flying fish. You’ll pass the Cave of Love, hear from the guide, and usually have time for a swim. Bring your own snorkel gear and arrive 20 minutes early.

“this tour was overall great. we didn’t at 5pm to also see the sunset. it must be noted that we didn’t see any whales, only dolphins but i understand that is subject to change. also there was no swim spot, little bit of a let down on that.”

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4.Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,181 reviews · from $34

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Gabriel, Caroline, Liam, or Karolien, stopping to snorkel near volcanic caves. You may see turtles, dolphins, fish, stingrays, and crabs. The 3-hour trip includes gear, photos, lockers, showers, water, and a snack.

“Gabriël was a very good tour guide. Sadly we did not get a chance to see turtles or dolphins, but we still had a lot of fun.”

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5.Whale Watching Cruise w/Swim Stop & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 767 reviews · from $44

Join the crew aboard Ragnarok from Los Cristianos for a three-hour Viking-themed cruise toward the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, swim near the coast, enjoy included drinks, and meet entertaining hosts such as Gunner and Mathias.

“Really great fun! Unlimited beer and the entertainment was great! All the crew were a happy and fun! The whales looked amazing too!”

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6.Kayaking and Snorkeling with Marine Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 210 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Paddle from Los Cristianos to Palm-Mar with a multilingual guide, then spend about 30 minutes snorkeling near marine life. Guides such as Val, Chris, and Andrew have earned praise for calm, friendly help. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, and life jackets are included.

“Super fun, we have saw a seaturtle. The guide was relaxed and Nice. We laughed a lot.”

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7.Guided Kayak Tour From Los Cristianos Beach Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Paddle from Los Cristianos Beach with guides Iveta and her husband on a small group kayak tour. You will visit the fish farm, look for dolphins and turtles, snorkel among fish, and stop at Cueva del Palma beneath Guaza Mountain. The sea can be choppy, so arrive early and expect a real workout.

“Très belle promenade le long de falaises magnifiques et puissantes. Iveta, notre guide fut très dévouée et sympathique. Très bonne ambiance. Merci !”

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8.Kayak & Snorkel Tour with turtles and photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · from $31

Paddle along Tenerife’s Los Cristianos coast with guides José and Alejandro, watching for dolphins and turtles near the fish farms. You’ll snorkel in clear water by Palm Mar Cave, see Guaza Mountain, and receive fruit, water, and souvenir photos.

“Great way to spend time with the family… Beautiful surroundings.. saw the dolphins and had brilliant snorkel.. which could of been longer!! Highly recommend”

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9.1 Hour of Paddle surf Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Meet Adventoure Kayak near Los Cristianos Beach, collect a rigid paddleboard and paddle, then carry the gear to the water for a self-guided hour in the bay. You can paddle toward the Guaza cliffs, look for seabirds, float, or sunbathe. No lesson is included.

“Dommage de devoir faire un long trajet seuls avec notre paddle jusque l’océan. Et de ne pas pouvoir aller où l’on veut avec”

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10.Try Dive for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours · from $94Top rated

Start at Ocean Dreams Tenerife for a three-hour first scuba session in Los Cristianos. You’ll learn equipment, breathing, underwater signals, and basic skills before reaching about 5 meters with an instructor. Groups are capped at four, and Martin may be your calm, patient guide.

“Very good! At first I was very scared , but after i ve arrived in the water, everything was so easy and all the anxiety went away. I would totally recommend it for a first time experience! But i will never go again😁”

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11.Diving in Los Cristianos, Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet Ocean Dreams Tenerife in Los Cristianos, learn scuba basics with instructors such as Martin, Honza, David, or Ramona, then ride to Playa Las Vistas for a guided shore session up to 5 meters. Expect a small group, simple instruction, and chances to spot fish, rays, or an octopus.

“We had an amazing diving experience with Ocean Dreams Diving Club Tenerife! Everything was well-organized and they were welcoming. A big shoutout to our instructor Martin, who was incredibly kind, patient, and he made us feel safe and confident, especially as we’re still new to diving.”

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12.Fun Dive With Scuba Point in Los Cristianos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $91

Meet Scuba Point at Puerto Colón for a two-hour boat-based scuba session near Los Cristianos and Palmar. Gonza, Marcos, or another certified instructor handles the briefing, equipment setup, and underwater guidance. You need a PADI Open Water certificate or equivalent.

“Experienced and knowledgeable staff. Full instructions on land, kit checks and explantions the the smoothest speedboat ride ever. Completely reassured me and guided me throughout, didn't leave my side until I was comfortable and stayed veRead more”

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13.Whale watching tour with swim and lunch on yacht for 22 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $65

Sail from Los Cristianos on the Neptuno, a yacht for up to 22 passengers. A multilingual guide explains Atlantic wildlife while you watch pilot whales, dolphins, or turtles, swim near the cliffs, and eat rice, chicken, meatballs, salad, wine, and beer.

“We went out on the yacht today. It was great, we were able to see pilot whales, dolphins and even a sea turtle. Service with Roman was great. I can only recommend! Everything in German as booked - everything was perfect 🤩”

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14.Basic Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Meet Ocean Dreams Tenerife in Los Cristianos for a five-hour beginner scuba course. You will learn basic underwater skills in shallow water, then take part in a supervised open-water session. The group is limited to four, with instruction in English, Spanish, German, and more.

“First go at scuba and the experience is fantastic! Our guide was awesome and lot of fun and capture some great pictures/video. I will certainly be taking up more Scuba in the future based on this experience. Thanks so much!”

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15.Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Meet Jowi and the Adwenture Kayak team at La Aleta in Los Cristianos for a private SUP lesson. You will practice on land, learn balance and paddle technique, review safety, then head onto the water with board, life jacket, insurance, and instructor support included.

“Fab guide, great instructor, only downside was the lack of muscle we had to be able to do the whole time!”

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