El Arco
Protected Area
Reserva Marina de Cabo Tiñoso
Why dive here
With 189+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - El Arco offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Arco, just off Cabo de Palos, offers a relaxed Mediterranean dive suitable for most experience levels. The main feature is a rock archway, creating some interesting light play as you swim through. We often spot octopus tucked into the crevices and schools of barracuda cruising past the opening. It’s a good choice for a second dive of the day, or if you're looking for something less demanding.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Arco
El Arco Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Arco, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
23°C
73°F · Range: 18–25.6°C
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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