Regional scuba-diving context for Pasaia and the Basque Coast.
Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Gorgonian-covered wall dive with rich rock life.
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Boat access and the shallow-ridge setup make local operator support the practical way to dive it.
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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Where Is Bajo De Las Gorgonias?
Bajo De Las Gorgonias Planning Details
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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
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Safety Notes
Protect the gorgonians with careful buoyancy and avoid fin contact in the rock pockets.
Local Intel For Bajo De Las Gorgonias
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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.
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