

Best for intermediate divers, 20-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Arrecifes Artificiales consists of four square, tall artificial structures located 6000 metres offshore from Alicante. This site is designed for intermediate divers and requires boat access. The depth ranges from 20 to 25 metres, with an average of 23 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes very common bream, common Turkish wrasse, wrasses, two-banded seabream, white seabream, and tompot blenny. Less frequently, divers may encounter Mediterranean moray, Cratena slug, Madeira rockfish, striped red mullet, sea stars, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, and flat crab. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 22C throughout the year.
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The reef is located within the designated swimming zone where boat traffic is prohibited.
Located at Malvarrosa beach, approximately 180 metres from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter bream, Turkish wrasse, two-banded seabream, white seabream, and tompot blenny. Other species recorded include Mediterranean moray, Cratena slug, Madeira rockfish, striped red mullet, sea stars, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, and flat crab.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth and offshore location.
The depth at Arrecifes Artificiales ranges from 20 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres.
This is a boat dive located 6000 metres from the shore.
The primary hazards are boat traffic and the depth of the site.
Diving at Arrecifes Artificiales in Alicante requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Arrecifes Artificiales in Alicante. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Arrecifes Artificiales in Alicante. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 22°C.
Arrecifes Artificiales in Alicante typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Arrecifes Artificiales in Alicante typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.