Operator page with visibility and common-sighting notes.
Pecio Arona is a deep wreck dive off Gran Canaria.
Pecio Arona is a deep wreck dive off Gran Canaria.
Pecio Arona is a large Spanish freighter wreck off Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, a boat-access wreck dive that sits on its side and has become a productive artificial reef. Its long hull and superstructure give experienced divers a clear route through a broad, structure-rich site, with plenty of ledges, hiding places, and open-water passes to explore. This is a deeper wreck that rewards good buoyancy, a steady pace, and a clear dive plan more than a casual sightseeing approach.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 36m
Depth Note
The wreck lies on its side, with the shallower side around 20 m and the deeper span reaching the mid-30s.
Best Season
June to October
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck diving with mild current, strong summer visibility, and a boat approach that can get rough when wind and swell build.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use a buoy and line cutter, stay conservative on gas, and keep buoyancy tight on ascent and descent.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; designated buoy and line use are part of the site plan.
Legal Notes
Follow the designated entry and exit points and local fishing rules around the wreck.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth ranges from about 20 m to 33 m around a large wreck on sand.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wreck depth and line work make it a scuba-only dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits too deep for practical surface 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
Operator page with visibility and common-sighting notes.
Dive-directory listing with entry type, visibility, current, and surge notes.
Dive-center page with access, buoy, and line-handling guidance.
Official Gran Canaria dive guide with depth, access, difficulty, and current notes.
Regional tourism page with wreck history, structure, and marine-life notes.
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