When can you see whales in Tenerife?

The best time to spot migratory whales in Tenerife is from November to February. Pilot whales and dolphins are almost guaranteed year-round. Tenerife, the Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean along their migratory route in the wintertime.

Are there killer whales in Tenerife?

Killer whales or Orcas, the world’s largest dolphins, do visit Tenerife, but their appearances are quite rare. These distinctive black-and-white predators were last seen in October 2018. They appeared near Los Cristianos, a small town on Tenerife’s southwestern coast, and attacked the pilot whale family.

Can you swim with dolphins in Tenerife?

Although it is not allowed to swim with wild dolphins in Tenerife, you can get in the water and meet them at Aqualand. There are several dolphin options including photos with dolphins or playing with them during a 40-60 minute Dolphin Experience.

What time of day do dolphins come to shore?

Dolphins are most active at the crack of dawn, between 10 am and noon, and from 2 pm till dusk. A great pair of telephoto lenses or binoculars can be invaluable tools to spot dolphins easily.

How much does it cost to swim with dolphins in Tenerife?

Prices for the Dolphin experience at Aqualand Dolphin Experience packages cost between 20€-100€. They can only be booked at the park itself so it is important to get there early to avoid disappointment.

Can you swim with turtles in Tenerife?

Snorkeling in Tenerife – Swimming with turtles – Snorkeling with turtles. The calm sheltered waters of El Puertito Tenerife, on the south-west coast of the Island, provide excellent conditions for a great snorkeling with turtles experience. The bay is inhabited by a total of 7 sea turtles.

Do dolphins bite humans?

Dolphins bite. Dolphins have sharp teeth that they usually use to rip apart their prey. Bottlenose dolphins, for example, have between 80 and 100 teeth that they use to grab, grip and secure their prey. However, the creatures can (and do!) bite humans on occasion.

Are there monkeys in Tenerife?

In the Monkey Park in Tenerife, you can both admire small and large species of monkeys, parrots, exotic birds and species of reptiles. In one area of the park, you can get in touch with these intelligent animals.

Can you swim with wild dolphins in Tenerife?

Plan your vacation itinerary in advance to include the Aqualand marine wildlife park in Tenerife. Although Aqualand has locations in Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the park in Tenerife is the only one that offers the chance to swim with dolphins.

Where in Tenerife can you swim with dolphins?

Aqualand
Swimming with dolphins in Tenerife. Although it is not allowed to swim with wild dolphins in Tenerife, you can get in the water and meet them at Aqualand. There are several dolphin options including photos with dolphins or playing with them during a 40-60 minute Dolphin Experience.

Do you get snakes in Tenerife?

There are no snakes indigenous to Tenerife, however the Canary Islands faced an issue few years ago with California king snakes that were introduced on the islands by someone as a pet, but ran away into the wild and reproduced.

Are there coral reefs in Tenerife?

Although Tenerife is a volcanic island and it does not have colourful coral reefs as those located in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean or Australian coasts, we can nevertheless find a very interesting kind of coral here: the black coral.