ARONA - Canary Islands

The *Arona* is a proper wreck dive, sitting upright in about 30 metres of water off the south coast of Tenerife. This 96-metre motor vessel caught fire back in '78, and you can still see the evidence of that blaze along her decks. We like exploring the holds and peeking into the bridge area, where schools of amberjacks often hang out, along with the resident groupers. It's a solid dive for those comfortable at depth, offering a real sense of history and plenty of nooks and crannies for curious divers.

Location
Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
28.034000, -15.378889
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
30m

Marine Protected Area: Roque de Gando

Best Time to Dive in Canary Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Canary Islands occur in September, averaging 23.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 19.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 20.1°C
  • February: 19.5°C
  • March: 19.3°C
  • April: 19.8°C
  • May: 20.6°C
  • June: 21.8°C
  • July: 22.6°C
  • August: 23.1°C
  • September: 23.7°C
  • October: 23.5°C
  • November: 22.4°C
  • December: 21.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Canary Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to ARONA

Marine Life in Canary Islands

Home to 80 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 2 octopus & squid, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 worms.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ARONA

Based on average water temperature of 21.5°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories