

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, boat entry.
Barranco Seco Arch is a volcanic formation located 2500 metres offshore in North and East Tenerife. The site features a distinct archway and a small cave, with the top of the arch sitting at 5 metres, providing an ideal location for safety stops. The underside of the arch is covered in red and yellow sponges. Divers can explore depths between 5 and 18 metres. Marine life observed at the site includes dusky grouper, fangtooth moray, common stingray, round fantail stingray, arrow crab, pufferfish, trumpetfish, black moray, European parrotfish, bream, Canary damsel, zoanthids, Madeira rockfish, and combers. This site is accessible by boat and is suitable for beginner divers.
28.26786, -16.85011
Approach turtle cleaning stations from downcurrent to avoid disrupting natural behaviour and allow extended observation time.
Boat access is required. Surface conditions often require careful timing with boat pickup due to exposure to Atlantic swells.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
10-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Best Time
Jun
Divers can encounter dusky grouper, fangtooth moray, common stingray, round fantail stingray, arrow crab, pufferfish, trumpetfish, black moray, European parrotfish, bream, Canary damsel, zoanthids, Madeira rockfish, and combers.
Yes, the site is suitable for all levels of qualified divers, with depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres.
Access to Barranco Seco Arch is by boat only, located approximately 2500 metres from the shore.
The site is dived between 5 and 18 metres, with the top of the arch located at 5 metres.
Diving at Barranco Seco Arch in Los Gigantes requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Barranco Seco Arch in Los Gigantes. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Barranco Seco Arch in Los Gigantes are June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Barranco Seco Arch in Los Gigantes typically ranges from 10 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.