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NBM Dive Site Resource

The Arch (Formentera)

Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain

UNVERIFIED — The Arch (Formentera) is a currently managing-operator-listed Formentera dive site documented to approximately 20 m. Operator-listed arch route from about 4 to 20 m. The coordinate is a rounded display-only locality marker, not an entry, launch, mooring, wreck, aircraft, cave or navigation position.

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WaterMarine
Accessboat
ExperienceOpen Water or supervised entry-level route, subject to current conditions and avoiding overhead penetration.
Maximum depthApproximately 20 m maximum or deepest clearly documented route depth. Treat as source-reported, not a target; verify the active route with the current operator and personal instruments.
Best seasonPrimary operating period is generally spring through autumn, especially May–October; every departure remains subject to current operator schedules, marine-reserve rules and same-day Mediterranean sea state.
VisibilityVariable Mediterranean visibility; source descriptions are not a forecast. Obtain a same-day operator and sea-state briefing.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates38.70800, 1.41000
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Operator-listed arch route from about 4 to 20 m.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Use current local-operator boat access. Confirm the active route, protected-area authorization, guide, recall procedure, oxygen, communications and emergency plan. No database boat-to-site relationship is asserted.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Changing wind and sea state, surge, current and surface traffic; maintain team contact, gas reserve and DSMB/surface procedures. Cave, cavern, chimney, arch or tunnel features create overhead hazards. Do not penetrate without suitable overhead training, continuous guideline, redundant gas and lights; open-water divers must remain outside with a direct ascent. Confirm marine-reserve authorization and operator access. Protect Posidonia and other benthic habitat; do not anchor, touch, feed, collect or disturb.

At the site

Facilities and support

Regional managing operators advertise guides, boats or transport, rental equipment and training; some centers also advertise fills. Nothing is guaranteed at the site—verify current oxygen, communications, permits and evacuation arrangements.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.