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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Basque Country

The top 11 dive and snorkel sites in Basque Country, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Basque Country guide

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Raton de Guetaria

5.0(2 reviews)Spain, Basque Country

A very easy dive, due to the fact, that this part of the "Raton" (rock), is protected from the Galician winds. A lot of invert life, including sea fans, lobsters and octopuses. A lot of rock fishes, and eventually, from June to September, schools of big Mola Mola fishes. Beware of fishing nets,rods and boats! We are very near the marina! In addition, big anchors of the seventeen century ships that were involve on the famous battle between French army and Spanish armada, can be seen. Only a short boat tryp from the Guetaria marina. Turn left from the marina, and then turn again left. If you want to, you can hire the local diving center services. Raton de Guetaria is also known as Raton.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftBoat entry
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Guetaria Beach

4.7(3 reviews)Spain, Basque Country

Night dive.A beach with a very easy access, and very easy level. A lot of facilities around. In winter, a dry suit will be needed (or recommended!). The dive starts in the artificial dock, and goes down gently, into a fine sand bottom. Red mullets,Scorpionfishes, rare crabs, electric rays, cuttlefish, octopuses, squids and many animals will be seen in this relaxing dive. Quite near, in the new docks, there is a PADI dive center. From shore; in the middle of Guetarian fisherman`s village Guetaria Beach is also known as Getaria.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore entry
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La Punta Biosnar

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

Between Hendaye and San Sebastian. Approx. 45 min from Hendaye harbour. La Punta Biosnar is also known as Biosnar, Cap Biosnar.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftBoat entry
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Mina Mari

No reviews yetSpain, Cantabrico

Mina Mari is also known as Mina Mary, El Fanequero.

IntermediateMax depth 108.3 ftBoat entry
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La baie des cochons

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

La baie des cochons is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Spain, Basque Country which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Seno Pasajes

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

Seno Pasajes is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Spain, Basque Country which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Meñakoz

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

A sea mountain that rises from 40 metres up to 18 or 20 metres, vertically. It is situated far from the coast (Meñakoz pebble beach), and is quite difficult to find. Visibility ok, and in the walls and little caves of the rock, you can see giant conger eels, lobsters, yellow corals and quite a lot of inverts, as well as sometimes pelagic animals. Beware of sudden strong currents! At 40 metres, the floor is a fine sand extension. By boat from Getxo Marina or from Plentzia docks. A quite long time (more or less 25 minutes). Quite difficult to find the sea mound with the GPS. Meñakoz is also known as Meñakotz.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Cap Figuier

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

Overhangs, small walls, many urchins and moon fish. Viz is very changing depending of the Bidassoa river. First cape of the Spanish coast.

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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Pekachilla

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

Pekachilla is also known as Bajo Pekachilla, Pikatxilla.

IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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La plage

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

La plage is also known as La playa.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Bancha del Este

No reviews yetSpain, Basque Country

Bancha del Este is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Spain, Basque Country which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Basque Country

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Tarpoon Sub SL
4.9 (47) · Getxo/Vizcaya
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Buceo Hondarribia
4.7 (47) · Hondarribia
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Buceo Agua
4.4 (14) · Plentzia-Bizkaia
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Basque Country diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Basque Country for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 11 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Basque Country?

The top-rated beginner sites are Raton de Guetaria (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Guetaria Beach (4.7 from 3 reviews).

Are there dive shops in Basque Country?

Zentacle lists 3 dive shops in Basque Country. The top-rated are Tarpoon Sub SL (4.9 from 47 reviews) and Buceo Hondarribia (4.7 from 47 reviews).