In the far south west of tenerife about 40 minutes drive or a lot longer bus journey from tenerife sur airport. These giant cliffs are the foot of the teno massive mountains that cover the north western area of tenerife. The seaside town of the same name, perched along the shore, in the shadow of the cliffs, maintains a quieter, more relaxed vibe than the bigger resort areas further south. Gladiator low cost ethical tenerife whale and dolphin watching. Best one imo is the pirate ship,not just for kids its great fun,as you leave they serve a few snacks and drinks,then you do the spotting next its a few games,then to the bottom of the cliffs at masca. Reserve your place on this catamaran excursion with freebird. The males are larger than the females and can weigh up to 1500 kilos. Embark on nashira uno, a purposebuilt catamaran, or the gladiator u speedboat for whale and dolphin watching experience or a. Its also but a short hop to one of the newer golf courses on the island buenavista golf. This awesome sight really is something to behold and is the main attraction to this coastal town, which is a popular spot for a day trip. In the first place there are many sustainable boat trips and excursions offering this experience on the island, therefore you will find all of them here on this platform. We never guarantee the whale watching because they are wild animals in their habitat, and many factors can modify their normal behaviour. Trips length range between hours, with swimming and lunch included for the longer trips 2h. One of the best ways to discover all the best bits of this area is to visit the unique village of masca which is a small, unspoilt village hidden away in.
Jun 19, 2018 another iconic species from the south of tenerife is the short fin pilot whale globicephala macrorhynchus, found in large numbers along the south coast of the island. The trips offered by both the nashira uno and the gladiator u allow visitors to observe these gentle giants of the deep. Whale and dolphin safaris are 1 and 2 hours and cost between 1520. Get back to nature on a small group, 3hour cruise off the southwest coast of tenerife. We have recently visited tenerife including this wonderful afternoon on this lovely sail boat. Then whilst anchored its time for a dip,jump dive or swing in from the trapeze. Nevertheless, the sea was rough on the sunday afternoon trip and it took the crew ages to spot whales and dolphins. A chance to even touch an inquisitive playful young animal is always present. Jack is coeditor, writer and photographer for buzztrips and the real tenerife series of travel websites as well as a contributor to online travel sites and travel magazines. The most popular trip around the island of tenerife. After which lunch was served,that day it was paella and it was very nice.
Huge cliffs plunge into the warm waters of the atlantic ocean from between 985 and 1,967 feet 300 and 600 metres. We differentiate south west from north west just around the famous cliffs where the weather can very, very different. Whale watching tenerife essential info for travellers updated for. We can highly recommend downloading the star walk 2 app for the iphone for the best viewing experience. Tenerife is located in a prime location for whale and dolphin observation. Travelogue from tenerife valuable tips sights activities what to discover. Seldom may we feel so much part of it than out there in the wild. It takes its name from the ancient and majestic mountain range that soar up behind the resort, creating an impressive backdrop to this tranquil resort.