Kayak with Dolphins at Los Gigantes

Verified content· Updated 27 June 2026

Los Gigantes2.5 hours

Under the cliffs of Los Gigantes (up to ~600 m)Departure from Los Gigantes pierResident bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales year-round

Guided kayak tour along the coast of Los Gigantes, navigating at the foot of one of the highest volcanic cliffs in the Canary Islands, reaching up to about 600 meters in height. Departures start from the Los Gigantes pier and take place in usually calm waters, with a snorkeling stop to swim and observe the seabed. The area is home to resident populations of bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales that can be seen throughout the year, although sightings are never guaranteed.

No prior experience is required: the instructors explain the basics and provide the equipment; you only need to know how to swim and bring a swimsuit and sunscreen.

Gallery

Pod of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) swimming off the southwest coast of Tenerife, the cetacean-watching zone off Los Gigantes. — Tony Hisgett (CC BY 2.0)

Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) seen along the western coast of Tenerife, near the Los Gigantes cliffs. — Cayambe (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Cetaceans in the sea off southern Tenerife, in the marine strip where whale-watching trips depart from Los Gigantes. — espinya (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Essential information

Accessibility

Departures start from the Los Gigantes pier (municipality of Santiago del Teide); it is advisable to arrive early as parking in the area is limited.

Risk Level

Open sea water activity: it is essential to know how to swim, always wear a life jacket, and follow the guide's instructions, as wind and waves can change.