This dive site, Cala Burtza, is a highly recommended sheltered, simple, and shallow dive located in a cove at the eastern tip of the port of Pasaia, Spain. Divers can easily navigate along the sandy bottom where sole and scrapie are found, or follow the closing arm of the cove. This site holds historical significance due to the presence of wrecks that were utilized to protect the port during past conflicts, offering interesting structures to explore.
The marine environment here boasts a great abundance of life. Divers can expect to encounter banks of pea, bogas, and bream. The sandy areas are home to sole and scrapie. Additionally, keen observers will find octopus, cuttlefish, spider crabs, conger eels, and a variety of colorful nudibranchs, making it a vibrant ecosystem for its depth.
The best time to visit this dive site is generally during calmer weather conditions to maximize enjoyment of its clear, sheltered waters. Its shallow maximum depth of 9 meters and average depth of 4 meters make it an ideal location for beginner divers to gain experience, and for both snorkelers and freedivers to explore the rich marine life without significant depth or current challenges. The historical wrecks also add a unique highlight to the underwater experience.
