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Cala Burtza
Sheltered cove dive with sand, rock, and wreck remnants.
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Cala Burtza is a protected Pasaia cove that starts shallow, mixes sand and rock, and adds wreck fragments and a deeper channel as you work west.
About Cala Burtza
Cala Burtza is a sheltered cove at the eastern tip of Pasaia, with a shallow sand-and-rock start, wreck fragments, and a channel that deepens as you follow the wall. The site is used for courses because it is simple, protected, and full of marine life, including soles, conger eels, spider crabs, octopus, cuttlefish, and nudibranchs.
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Research Estimate At Cala Burtza
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
Surge StrengthFlat calm
Where Is Cala Burtza?
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Cala Burtza Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 16m
Depth Note
Mixed sand and rock around 5m, a channel around 10m, and a deeper passage near 16m.
Typical Conditions
A very protected cove with a mixed sand-and-rock bottom, a shallow start, and a channel that deepens as you move west.
Safety & Access At Cala Burtza
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Do not push too far into the channel because large ships pass there.
Local Intel For Cala Burtza
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Scuba
A simple, sheltered and shallow dive with wrecks and abundant life.
Cala Burtza Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Cala Burtza
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Recent Logged Visits At Cala Burtza
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cala Burtza
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Avg. Visibility5m
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Cala Burtza Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Cala Burtza Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.buceodonosti.com · Operator
Primary cove description and marine-life profile.
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