Arroyo
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Arroyo offers some of Medes Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 13-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Arroyo, for us, is one of those Medes sites that truly delivers. You drop in and immediately feel the cool, clear water wrapping around you. The rock formations here are just phenomenal, riddled with swim-throughs and small caverns that beg to be explored. We love watching the brown combers darting between the crevices, and if you’re patient, you might spot a sneaky scorpionfish perfectly camouflaged against the rock. The real magic happens when you slow down and really look. Little Devonshire cup corals glow orange in the shadows, and tiny red snapping shrimp click away inside their hidey-holes. We’ve even seen the odd cuckoo skate glide past the sandy patches. It’s not a site for big pelagic hunters, though a blue-white dolphin sighting isn't out of the question – more for those who appreciate the intricate details of a healthy Mediterranean reef. Our tip? Go early. The light filtering through the water is just gorgeous, and you’ll often have the place mostly to yourselves before the day boats arrive. Arroyo is a perfect dive for divers who enjoy taking their time, photographers, and anyone who appreciates the subtle beauty of a vibrant, healthy reef system.
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Hippocampe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arroyo
Arroyo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arroyo, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
23.1°C
74°F
Current Speed
10.82 cm/s
Direction: SW (213.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.143 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
37.89 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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