Cabo de Palos, Spain
    ZEPA Espacio marino de Ifac

    Los arcos

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    ZEPA Espacio marino de Ifac

    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 - Los arcos offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 189+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Los Arcos in Cabo de Palos offers a straightforward dive through a series of natural arches and swim-throughs. You'll find plenty of light filtering through the openings, illuminating moray eels tucked into crevices and small schools of bream. It's a relaxed spot, good for newer divers or anyone looking for an easy second dive, with depths generally staying around 15-20 meters.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Los arcos

    Los arcos Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Los arcos, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)

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    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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