Dive-site story
Situated along the colossal volcanic cliffs of Los Gigantes in western Tenerife, Barranco Seco Arch features a dramatic basalt archway rising from the seabed. Divers drop along the vertical underwater drop-offs into a landscape of dark volcanic rock, scattered boulders, and adjacent sand patches where rays and benthic predators often settle.
Passing beneath a natural volcanic stone arch covered in sponges and hydrozoans
Spotting angelsharks resting partially buried in the surrounding sand stretches during cooler periods
Exploring volcanic fissures hiding moray eels and Canarian spiny lobsters
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer sea conditions prevail throughout summer and autumn, though winter brings regular sightings of angelsharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic Canary MorayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brown MorayGymnothorax unicolor | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary DamselfishAbudefduf luridus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic TrumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common |
Marine forecast
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