Biosnar

4.0 (1 review)

Beginner/Intermediate

Wall dive off Jaizkibel with varied marine life on sandy bottom.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
17m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Biosnar, is located off the Jaizkibel mountain in Spain, offering a unique immersion along one of its prominent underwater walls. Divers can explore the transition from the vertical rock face to a gentle sandy bottom, providing diverse environments to navigate. The site doesn't have a known intricate history or story, but its geological formation as part of the Jaizkibel mountain chain contributes to its rugged underwater topography.

The marine life at Biosnar is abundant and varied, featuring numerous bottom-dwelling species on its sandy plains such as scrapie and mosaic rays. The waters are also frequented by schooling fish like chicharros, bogas, and sargos. Closer inspection of the walls and crevices reveals inhabitants like octopus, cuttlefish, and conger eels, while spider crabs can be found amongst the rocks and sand.

The best time to visit Biosnar would likely be during the warmer months when water temperatures are more comfortable and marine activity is typically high. The relatively shallow average depth of 8 meters makes it ideal for extended bottom times for scuba divers and offers excellent conditions for freedivers to explore the wall and sandy areas. Divers should focus on observing both the schooling fish in the open water and the cryptic creatures hidden within the wall's features and sandy patches.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow depth (avg 8m, max 17m) suitable for beginners. Walls and diverse marine life appeal to intermediate divers.

Hazards:
cold waterboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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