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Regional scuba-diving context for Pasaia and the Basque Coast.
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Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Gorgonian-covered wall dive with rich rock life.
Local operator required
Boat access and the shallow-ridge setup make local operator support the practical way to dive it.
Bajo De Las Gorgonias is a rocky east-west ridge near Pasaia with a coral-rich south face, a steeper north face, and plenty of small-life interest.
About Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Bajo De Las Gorgonias is a Mount Ulia ridge just off the mouth of Pasaia, best known for dense gorgonian growth on the south face and a steeper north face with nudibranchs, schools of fish, and crack-hiding crustaceans. It is a terrain-rich dive where buoyancy matters around the coral and the drop-off.
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Research Estimate At Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Where Is Bajo De Las Gorgonias?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bajo De Las Gorgonias Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 30m
Depth Note
East-west ridge with a shallower top, a north face that steps down in stages, and a gorgonian-rich south face.
Typical Conditions
East-west ridge; the south face holds the gorgonians and rock holes, while the north face drops more sharply.
Safety & Access At Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Protect the gorgonians with careful buoyancy and avoid fin contact in the rock pockets.
Local Intel For Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Access
The site sits in the Mount Ulia shallows near Pasaia mouth and is best handled by a local boat operator.
Coral
The south face is the standout area, with a dense concentration of gorgonians.
Aquatic Life
Expect schools of fish, nudibranchs on the north face, and crustaceans and conger eels in the rock holes on the south side.
Recent Logged Visits At Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
