Regional scuba-diving context for Pasaia and the Basque Coast.
Spain · Basque Coast: San Sebastian, Getaria, Zumaia, and Getxo
Gorgonian-covered wall dive with rich rock life.
Gorgonian-covered wall dive with rich rock life.
Boat access and the shallow-ridge setup make local operator support the practical way to dive it.
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.
Safety Notes
Protect the gorgonians with careful buoyancy and avoid fin contact in the rock pockets.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
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.
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Regional scuba-diving context for Pasaia and the Basque Coast.
Operator dive-program context and boat-trip support.

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