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Arco de Formentera

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 22 colaboradores

Arco de Formentera is a protected dive site in Spain's Parc natural de ses Salines, offering year-round access to Mediterranean marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Parc natural de ses Salines updated 4 months ago
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Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Arco de Formentera © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.6 kn
Olas
0.62 m
Agua
26.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (28%)
Now: E (85°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.16m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (-0.43m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.43m ▼ 05:00 · -0.45m ▼ 07:00 · -0.46m ▲ 09:00 · -0.45m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.15 · high Aire PM2.53 · good 07:39 19:56
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 15.2 0.96 6 0mm
09-20 11.1 0.8 6 0mm
09-21 8.5 0.52 6 0mm
09-22 7.7 0.2 6 0mm
09-23 5.5 0.1 6 0mm
09-24 5.8 0.08 6 0mm
09-25 3.5 0.14 6 0mm

About this spot

Arco de Formentera sits within the Parc natural de ses Salines, a marine protected area off Spain's Balearic Islands. The site is accessible year-round, making it a reliable destination for divers planning trips to the region. As part of a protected zone, the area maintains strict conservation standards that support healthy marine ecosystems. The site has documented marine life observations, with 12 species recorded in the area. This biodiversity reflects the health of the Mediterranean waters surrounding Formentera. Divers can expect encounters with typical Mediterranean fauna, though specific species lists and depth profiles vary seasonally. Access to Arco de Formentera is subject to marine protected area regulations. These rules exist to preserve the environment and ensure sustainable diving practices. Plan ahead for permits and operational requirements—contact local dive operators for current restrictions and conditions. Community footage from three videos provides insight into site conditions and what divers have experienced. These resources help you prepare for your dive and understand the underwater terrain before arriving.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

Mejores meses

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Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 466km · ~107kg · €2

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Arco de Formentera?

The site is accessible year-round. Conditions vary seasonally, so check with local operators for visibility and water temperature during your planned dates.

What depth and difficulty level is this site?

Depth and difficulty data are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators or check community videos for site-specific information before your dive.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species have been observed at Arco de Formentera. The protected area supports Mediterranean fauna, though specific species encounter rates depend on season and conditions.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Yes—Arco de Formentera is within the Parc natural de ses Salines, a marine protected area. Check local regulations and contact operators for current permit requirements and access rules.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Vellmari

2.7 km
Centro de buceo

Formentera Divers

2.7 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

79 registros · 44 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Ilia nucleus

Nut-crab
Malacostraca · Leucosiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 mar 2026
×1registros

Anemonia viridis

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 mar 2026
×1registros

Phorcus articulatus

Phorcus articulatus
Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 feb 2026
×2registros

Columbella rustica

Rustic dovesnail
Gastropoda · Columbellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 feb 2026
×5registros

Cerithium vulgatum

Common cerith
Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 feb 2026
×5registros

Phorcus turbinatus

Phorcus turbinatus
Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 feb 2026
×4registros

Patella ulyssiponensis

Rough limpet
Gastropoda · Patellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 feb 2026
×1registros

Pisania striata

Pisania striata
Gastropoda · Pisaniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 feb 2026
×1registros

Smaragdia viridis

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 feb 2026
×1registros

Pachygrapsus marmoratus

Marbled Rock Crab
Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 feb 2026
×3registros

Clibanarius erythropus

Clibanarius erythropus
Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 feb 2026
×2registros

Stramonita haemastoma

Florida rocksnail
Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 feb 2026
×2registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving at El Arco in Formentera Spain

midtownmagic1
💬 3 top comments
  • Saludos desde ibiza os pongo una video respuesta de un video de naturaleza de Ibiza . endavant !

    @eivistube · 👍 0
  • i found this by seaerching destroyer fiery furnaces yay this is cool

    @satanjams · 👍 0
  • Nice terrain... if those divers would practice their buoyancy control, balance and fin strokes it would be even better. :-)

    @dsapasd · 👍 0

Snorkeling and Free-Diving Mediterranean Caves in Formentera, Spain

David Wetzel

Diving in Arco ( Formentera)

mountseasoul
💬 1 top comments
  • Que inmersión más chula. Que cámara llevas que se ve súper bien?

    @davidjimenez4286 · 👍 1
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