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El Cabron
El Cabrón: volcanic shore reserve in Arinaga
A shore-access marine reserve near Arinaga with volcanic shelves, arches, caves, and multiple routes; best for divers comfortable with overhead-style terrain and buoyancy control.
About El Cabron
El Cabrón is a shore-access marine reserve near Arinaga with volcanic shelves, arches, caves, and a mix of routes that reward careful buoyancy and route choice. The reserve is known for dense fish life and enough terrain variety to keep both relaxed and more advanced divers engaged, while the shallowest sections stay approachable for confident newer divers. It is a site to plan around the landscape rather than a single fixed reef line.
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Where Is El Cabron?
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El Cabron Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 31m
Depth Note
Dive routes are described as ranging from 10 m to 31 m, with green coral noted at around 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer conditions and winter/spring are especially good for the bigger species.
Typical Conditions
Volcanic shelves, arches, caves, and sand patches; some routes are gentle while others are more advanced.
Safety & Access At El Cabron
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes small caverns and swim-throughs; ensure appropriate training, buoyancy control, and lighting for overhead-style features, especially on deeper routes.
Access Restrictions
Use designated shore access points in the reserve and follow protected-area rules.
Legal Notes
This is a protected marine reserve, so follow local conservation rules and avoid taking anything from the site.
Local Intel For El Cabron
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Multiple dive routes are described, spanning roughly 10–31 m with caverns and swim-throughs.
Freediving
Only limited freediving makes sense; the reserve is better suited to scuba and the overhead-style routes.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible on the shallowest reserve edges, but El Cabrón is mainly a scuba site.
Wildlife at El Cabron
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Cabron
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Cabron
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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