Local club wreck page with the split-rock-bar location context.
Arroyo is a classic Mediterranean wreck dive off La Seyne-sur-Mer.
Arroyo is a classic Mediterranean wreck dive off La Seyne-sur-Mer.
Boat logistics and the exposed site make local operator support the practical route.
Arroyo is a classic Mediterranean wreck dive off La Seyne-sur-Mer. The tanker lies broken into three parts across a rock bar and sandy bottom, with the stern and midsection spread over the wreck and the bow separated across the rocks. Divers come for gorgonians, groupers, conger eels, moray eels, octopus, and other wreck life.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27m - 36m
Depth Note
The deck and upper wreck are shallower than the stern and propeller sections on the sand.
Typical Conditions
Broken tanker structure over sand and rock, with wind and current exposure driving the day-to-day plan.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat Arroyo as an experienced-diver wreck. Keep a tight buoyancy check on the split sections and be ready to shorten the dive if current or sea state builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the practical route, and the site suits experienced divers more than beginners. External exploration is the normal pattern.
Legal Notes
The wreck sits in a protected coastal area; follow local site rules and avoid touching the wreck or its marine growth.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced scuba divers can read the split hull, rock-bar break, stern, and damaged midsection as a single exterior route.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the wreck is better suited to experienced scuba dives.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep and too exposed for surface-only exploration.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local club wreck page with the split-rock-bar location context.
Dive-directory wreck summary and nearby center facilities.
Regional tourism entry with access, species, and current exposure.
Official tourism entry with wreck layout, depth, exposure, and marine life.
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