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Dive Spot Guide•
Cala Burtza
Sheltered cove dive with sand, rock, and wreck remnants.
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
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Cala Burtza?
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Community sourced coordinates.
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
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A simple, sheltered and shallow dive with wrecks and abundant life.
Recent Logged Visits At Cala Burtza
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cala Burtza
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
