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Dive Spot Guide•
Los Arcos
Boat-accessed volcanic arches and wall dive off Puerto del Carmen.
Local operator required
Usually dived with a local boat operator from Puerto del Carmen/Playa Chica.
Short boat ride from Playa Chica; expect an advanced, current-sensitive route around arches and wall structure.
About Los Arcos
Los Arcos is a boat-accessed Puerto del Carmen dive built around volcanic arches, a wall, and short swim-throughs. The structure pulls in schooling fish, moray eels, rays, barracuda, and other pelagic traffic. It is usually treated as an advanced dive because currents can run strong, so timing and guide choice matter most.
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Research Estimate At Los Arcos
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Los Arcos?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Los Arcos Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21m - 30m
Depth Note
Commonly treated as a 21-30 m advanced boat-dive profile with strong currents.
Best Season
Year-round; current windows and sea state matter more than the calendar.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, strong-current potential, and a route that works best when the boat can place you on the right run.
Safety & Access At Los Arcos
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Currents can be strong; use local guidance, current windows, and conservative turn planning.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and advanced certification are the practical default; current windows can change the plan.
Legal Notes
Follow local site rules and any marine-area guidance that applies on the day.
Local Intel For Los Arcos
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for certified divers comfortable with an advanced, current-aware boat dive; controlled buoyancy helps around the arches and wall.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site because the main features sit on a deeper, current-prone profile.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site; the main features are deeper than typical snorkelling routes.
Wildlife at Los Arcos
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Los Arcos
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Los Arcos
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
