intermediate
    (70)

    Ría de Arousa – Ribó Wreck – Galicia – Rías Baixas & Costa da Morte

    25m Max
    15-30m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    The Ribó is a small freighter resting at 15-25 m in the Ría de Arousa, its structure offering good penetration for trained divers and a haven for conger eels, lobsters and macro life. A popular Galician wreck for Advanced divers, it combines easy access from the ría with reliable marine life in cool, clear water. The surrounding estuary adds scallop beds and birdlife above water, and the wreck is a solid training and fun dive. The Ribó is a favourite of the Arousa coast. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.

    Dive Briefing

    "Boat to the wreck and descend to the deck at 15 m, circling slowly and peeking into the openings where congers and lobsters hide. Scan the hull for nudibranchs, then ascend with a safety stop and watch for boat traffic on exit. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."

    Signature Marine Life

    Conger Eel

    high

    Conger conger

    Best: Year-round

    Lobster

    medium

    Palinurus elephas

    Best: Year-round

    Moray Eel

    medium

    Muraena helena

    Best: Year-round

    Nudibranch

    high

    Chromodoris spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Wrasse

    high

    Labrus spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Sharp edges
    • Silt disturbance
    • Depth and nitrogen limits
    • Boat traffic overhead
    • Cold water
    Nearest Chamber
    Hospital de Vigo Hyperbaric Unit
    35km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Suited to Advanced divers wanting a penetrable wreck with strong macro life in a calm estuary. It appeals to photographers and wreck enthusiasts. Training divers build skills here under guidance. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.

    wreck
    macro
    arousa
    galicia

    For Non-Divers

    Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyintermediate
    CertificationAdvanced Open Water
    Currentmild
    Water Temp12-20°C
    Best TimeJune - October

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Arousa Diving
    • Galicia Dive Center
    Pricing Guide
    $70 - $130
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    60mm
    16-35mm

    Best for: macro, wide_angle

    Nearby Stay

    Local Dive Lodge

    Vilanova de Arousa3km away

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    Coastal Guesthouse

    Vilanova de Arousa5km away

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