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Hole in the Wall

3.8 — based on 16 community signals
4.3 12 especies 35 colaboradores

Hole in the Wall near Punta de Arinaga offers year-round diving with healthy coral and abundant marine life off Spain's Canary Islands.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.3 kn
Olas
1.28 m
Agua
23.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (58%)
Now: N (5°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.65m

Próxima: Baja a las 00:00 (-0.39m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.9 m
▼ 00:00 · -0.39m ▲ 07:00 · +0.16m ▼ 14:00 · -0.39m ▲ 20:00 · +0m Ahora -0.4m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.7 · high Aire PM2.517 · moderate 07:48 20:02
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 17.6 1.44 8 0mm
09-19 14.8 1.28 8 0mm
09-20 9 0.98 8 0mm
09-21 12.4 0.78 7 0mm
09-22 13.2 0.78 7 0mm
09-23 11.7 0.76 8 0mm
09-24 12.4 0.7 6 0mm

About this spot

Hole in the Wall is a dive site near Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse on Spain's Canary Islands. The site delivers consistent diving conditions throughout the year, making it accessible for multiple trips without seasonal constraints. The underwater terrain features a natural tunnel or passage that gives the site its distinctive name—a formation that creates interesting navigation and photographic opportunities for divers exploring the area. Marine life is robust here, with 12 documented species observations showing the site supports healthy biodiversity. Coral health remains unstressed, indicating stable environmental conditions. The site sits outside a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving rules apply. Community contributions include three video records, providing visual reference for divers planning a visit. The location's proximity to Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse on the Canary Islands positions it within one of Europe's premier dive regions. Divers benefit from year-round access and the chance to explore a geologically distinctive formation. Whether you're documenting marine life, practicing navigation through the passage, or simply experiencing Canary Islands diving, Hole in the Wall offers consistent conditions and dependable marine encounters.

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

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

CuevaArrecife

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 ↔ 1770km · ~407kg · €7

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

What's the best time to dive Hole in the Wall?

Hole in the Wall is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips any month that suits your schedule. The Canary Islands' stable climate means conditions remain relatively consistent across seasons.

What marine life will I see?

The site hosts at least 12 documented species. Community videos are available to preview marine life before your visit. Coral health is in good condition with no bleaching stress observed.

Do I need special permits or certifications?

Hole in the Wall is not within a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving applies. Check with local dive operators for any regional requirements or recommendations.

What makes Hole in the Wall unique?

The site's signature feature is a natural tunnel or passage formation that gives it its name. This geological structure creates distinct diving routes and visual interest for exploration and photography.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

60 registros · 39 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Physalia physalis

Hydrozoa · Physaliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 jun 2020
×1registros

Pelagia noctiluca

Scyphozoa · Pelagiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 jul 2019
×1registros

Felimare tricolor

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Scyllarides latus

Malacostraca · Scyllaridae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Dasyatis pastinaca

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2016
×2registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Gnathophyllum elegans

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Taeniurops grabatus

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Sepia officinalis

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 abr 2016
×2registros
Profundidad:
5–20 m

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 mar 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 feb 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Cinetorhynchus rigens

Malacostraca · Rhynchocinetidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Marthasterias glacialis

Asteroidea · Asteriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 oct 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

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.

Spanish Anchor & Hole in the wall

David Insignares

Key Largo Episode 4: Diving Winch Hole and Hole in the Wall

Fintastic Cruising
💬 3 top comments
  • Awesome video. Dived Winch Hole before which was nice with the turtles and sharks on it. The shark coming up to you was awesome!

    @BlueHorizonDiving · 👍 2
  • Loved this! So many beautiful fish! And TWO SHARKS!!! The tarpon were fun and exciting. Thanks for sharing.💕

    @sandyschelsky7176 · 👍 1
  • Sneaky Shark! I know that was way cool to see on the replay!!!!!

    @lisamcglashan8130 · 👍 1

Hole in the Wall Jupiter

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (71/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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