www.arousa-norte.es · Official Tourism
Official Ria de Arousa route PDF with depth, access, difficulty, and current notes.
Local operator required
A local Arousa operator is needed for boat timing and tide planning.
Upright wreck off the island of Rua with boat access, sandy bottom, and tide-sensitive planning.
About Pecio Aries
Managed wreck dive in the Ria de Arousa with an upright steel freighter, sandy bottom, and current-aware boat logistics.
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Research Estimate At Pecio Aries
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Pecio Aries?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pecio Aries Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 21m
Depth Note
The route PDF places the bridge around 9 m and the seabed around 20 m, while other dive write-ups round the max depth to 21 m.
Best Season
March to October; the published trip materials focus on that seasonal window.
Typical Conditions
Shallow-to-mid wreck on sand with visible structure, tidal currents, and generally good local-water visibility.
Safety & Access At Pecio Aries
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep a close eye on tidal timing, and only enter the structure if your training and the guide's plan support it.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the outside profile works for certified divers, while interior access belongs to wreck-trained divers under guide control.
Legal Notes
Use licensed local operators and follow Ria de Arousa route and marine access rules.
Local Intel For Pecio Aries
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for certified divers who are comfortable with current timing and, for wreck-trained divers, optional interior exploration.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Wildlife at Pecio Aries
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pecio Aries
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pecio Aries
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
