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Galicia: Rias Baixas, Cies Islands, and Atlantic North Coast

Cold-water Atlantic reefs, kelp forests, wreck history, and island day boats from Galicia's green coast

Updated Apr 20, 202625 sources

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Featured dive spots for Galicia: Rias Baixas, Cies Islands, and Atlantic North Coast

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Cordero González dive spot

Cordero González

Wreck

Galicia Rias Baixas Cies Islands and Atlantic North Coast: shore dive

Dr. P. Alonso dive spot

Dr. P. Alonso

Reef

Galicia Rias Baixas Cies Islands and Atlantic North Coast: shore dive

Not Set
El Elmo dive spot

El Elmo

Reef

Beginner Posidonia reef dive off Aguadulce.

Visibility18 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Faro Mourisca dive spot

Faro Mourisca

Reef

Rocky lighthouse dive in the Ría de Pontevedra

Visibility7 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Gruta del Ruso dive spot

Gruta del Ruso

CaveWall

Galicia Rias Baixas Cies Islands and Atlantic North Coast: shore dive

Not Set
Islas Cíes dive spot

Islas Cíes

Reef

Islas Cíes: protected island dives with clear water

Visibility12 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge