Among the many reasons why Tenerife is one of the quintessential holiday destinations, one ranks among the top choices: its numerous paradisiacal beaches and marine enclaves to enjoy the beauty of the Atlantic in all its forms. Whether in the north or the south of the island, its waters become the must-discover destination for lovers of intense emotions. In this article, we tell you about all the water sports in Tenerife, where to practice them, and which are the most popular today.
Jet skis take the podium
When it comes to mixing fun with speed, jet ski tours are among the best water sports in Costa Adeje has to offer, providing the opportunity to live a completely different experience on the Tenerife coastline. Racing in a group and testing your fears will be the ideal plan to enjoy a different kind of marine day.
Have you ever flown over the sea?
Discover what it feels like to soar above the sea by practicing parascending; hooked to a parachute and propelled by a speedboat at high speed, you can reach up to 50 meters high to enjoy the views. This star activity in Puerto Colón will make you experience an almost unreal sensation.
Surfing, a classic that never goes out of style
Both the south and the north of Tenerife attract numerous surfers from all over Europe every year, who travel to the island to discover the height of its waves and the strength of its currents.
Beaches like El Socorro in Los Realejos, Martiánez in Puerto de la Cruz, El Arenal in Bajamar, El Médano, or Playa de las Américas are mandatory enclaves to enjoy the essence of this sport. However, it is essential to consider the difficulty of each beach, with the northern ones being much more challenging, especially if you are a beginner.
Delve into the fascinating world of diving
For those who want to discover the underwater world, submerge beneath the surface, and explore in silence, diving in Tenerife can be one of the most unforgettable experiences. Thanks to the island’s volcanic origin, this activity becomes a worldwide attraction due to different elements such as labyrinths of caves, arches, and steep drop-offs formed under the sea.
The best part of enjoying this activity in the southern area? The existence of different dives that frequently exceed 30 meters and sometimes offer visitors the chance to swim alongside turtles and other marine species.
For those who have never practiced this sport, the south of the island is also exceptional due to the presence of companies that offer diving baptisms, mandatory initiation courses for those who want to discover this activity.
Paddle Surf, an increasingly popular activity
It is common knowledge that the Atlantic is not known for its calmness, but on days when it dawns in total serenity, activities like paddle surfing offer a very special opportunity to have fun, disconnect, and enjoy the surroundings without pressure.
Its long board, on which you must glide standing up, offers the perfect means to tone the entire body, practice balance, and relax.
Water sports in Tenerife: how to forecast the perfect weather conditions
Once you have chosen which water sport you want to try, try to forecast the conditions in which you will do it to help ensure your experience is perfect.
For this occasion, you can consult those applications that indicate the state of the sea and the wind with great precision. Platforms like Windy or Surfline, among others, offer you more advanced aspects, such as wind speed or direction, especially favoring those who have been practicing these types of sports for some time and are beginning to have more specific needs.
However, if you are a beginner and just looking for a different activity to have fun, the more typical applications will be enough to know the basic weather conditions, offering you concrete data such as whether the wind is blowing in your favor for parascending or if, on the contrary, its speed will be an inconvenience for paddle surfing.
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Apartamentos El Beril: A refuge to return to and lower your heart rate
After a day full of strong emotions, your body will ask for a well-deserved rest, and at Apartamentos El Beril we can offer it to you. Very close to Playa del Duque, our fully equipped rooms will be the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing shower, dine on your private terrace, and recharge your batteries for your next adventure.
Do you fancy a day of total rest? Our beachfront complex, with its pools, solarium, and the charm of its traditional architecture, can be your place of recovery. Discover everything our accommodation can offer you and book now your next visit to the south of Tenerife.
