

Best for beginner divers, 7-30m, shore entry, mild current.
El Cabrón in Arinaga is a diverse marine site featuring a complex topography of reefs, walls, caves, caverns, and drop-offs. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 7 to 30 metres with an average of 18 metres. Access is via a shore entry, and divers should expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 20 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 19C and 23C throughout the year. The area supports night diving and provides facilities including air fills, changing rooms, showers, rinse stations, and gear storage. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including decompression, deep water, low visibility, nitrogen narcosis, overhead environments, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf.
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The entry point for the Table Top can look daunting due to breaking waves, but there is an underwater channel just off the shore.
Shore entry from various points in the El Cabrón Marine Reserve near Arinaga.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-30m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 7 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
El Cabrón is accessed via a shore entry.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Facilities include air fills, changing rooms, showers, a rinse station, a dive shop, guided tours, and gear storage.
Diving at Arinaga in Arinaga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Arinaga in Arinaga typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Arinaga in Arinaga typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.