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Regional scuba-diving guide that mentions Pasaia.
Dive Spot Guide•
Bantxa del Oeste
Port-entrance ridge dive with an underwater tower marker.
Local operator required
The port-entrance channel, anchor line, and boat access make guided local support the practical way to dive it.
Bantxa del Oeste is a boat dive at the Pasaia entrance, combining a shallow ridge, a north wall, and an underwater tower marker with abundant small life.
About Bantxa del Oeste
Bantxa del Oeste is a port-entrance ridge with a shallow top, an old underwater tower marker, and a north wall that drops into the channel. The site combines gorgonians, spider crabs, lobsters, nudibranchs, octopus, cuttlefish, and conger eels with a dive line that rewards strong orientation.
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Research Estimate At Bantxa del Oeste
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Where Is Bantxa del Oeste?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bantxa del Oeste Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Shallow ridge around 5m, anchor around 10m, a midsection around 14-16m, and a deeper channel section near 30m.
Typical Conditions
A shallow ridge with a north wall and a deeper channel section; best for calm conditions and precise navigation.
Safety & Access At Bantxa del Oeste
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Use the anchor line, keep your heading disciplined, and do not drift into the ship channel.
Local Intel For Bantxa del Oeste
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth ranges from about 5–25 m, with a ridge leading to a north wall and an underwater tower marker.
Recent Logged Visits At Bantxa del Oeste
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bantxa del Oeste
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
