What makes this stretch of sea special
The Teno-Rasca Marine Strip is the area of sea that opens up off the south-west of Tenerife. It runs from Punta de Teno, in the north, to Punta de Rasca, in the south. In between lies Los Gigantes, our port of departure.
It is a deep, calm sea, sheltered by the cliffs. The seabed drops away very quickly close to the coast. That creates deep waters just a few minutes from land, something uncommon in Europe. Cetaceans live here all year round, not merely passing through.
What it means when you sail with us
When we head out to sail, we enter an area that is protected by law. It is not a stage set or an open aquarium. It is the home of animals that have lived here for generations.
That is why we sail slowly and with respect. The sea is not a stage that switches on when a boat arrives. It is we who enter their territory, and we behave as visitors, not owners.
We work with small groups. Fewer people on board means less noise, less rush and more calm for the surroundings. It also means we can explain to you in detail what you are seeing and why this sea is so valuable.
How you know it is a protected area
The Teno-Rasca Marine Strip is recognised as a Special Area of Conservation within the Natura 2000 network, the European network of protected natural areas. That recognition is not granted by a company: it is awarded by the authorities after studying the wildlife and habitats of the place.
Among the reasons for the protection are its resident cetaceans, such as the tropical pilot whale and the bottlenose dolphin, and its sea turtles. These are species that need calm waters to feed and breed.
Knowing this changes the way you look at the sea. We do not sail through just any place. We sail through one of the most carefully tended marine corners of the continent, and we treat it as it deserves.
