

Best for beginner divers, 15-25m, boat entry, mild current.
El Arco is a wall dive located near Cabo Tiñoso, featuring a distinctive stone arch formation. The site consists of a rocky massif extending perpendicularly from the cliff into the sea. Divers typically explore depths between 15 and 25 metres, though the arch itself sits in shallower water between 5 and 8 metres. Access is by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, wrasses, bream, and sea stars, alongside various other Mediterranean marine life.
37.53795, -1.13233
Shallow caves invite you to surface for a breath, sunlight flickering like a spotlight on the stone.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-21°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, wrasses, bream, sea stars, and occasionally scorpionfish or conger eels.
Yes, El Arco is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The main dive area ranges from 15 to 25 metres, with the stone arch located at a shallower depth of 5 to 8 metres.
El Arco requires boat access.
The best months to visit this site are May and October.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at El Arco in Mazarron. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 21°C.
El Arco in Mazarron typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Arco in Mazarron typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.