

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Aroca Tiquia is a technical dive site on the Basque Coast featuring a combination of reef and cave systems. Reaching depths between 20 and 40 metres, the site requires advanced certification and cave training. Divers must manage moderate currents and an overhead environment, with visibility typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Due to these conditions, carrying primary and backup torches is recommended. Water temperatures fluctuate between 12C and 18C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Boat access is required to reach the site, and divers should monitor gas supplies and decompression limits closely. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, crabs, octopus, cuttlefish, and various sea slugs.
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Because visibility can sit at the lower end of the 5 to 10 metre range, carry a primary and backup torch even if you are familiar with the cave layout. The site runs year-round, but check current conditions with the local dive shop before booking, as Atlantic swells affect boat departure windows on this coast.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-18°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, crabs, common octopus, marbled electric rays, European common cuttlefish, and various sea slugs.
No, this site is for intermediate to advanced divers. It requires specific cave training and advanced certification due to the overhead environment and significant depths.
The site ranges from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Aroca Tiquia is a boat-only dive site. Atlantic swells can affect boat departure windows, so check conditions with a local dive shop before booking.
No, this is a technical dive site featuring an overhead cave environment at depths of 20 to 40 metres, which is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Aroca tiquia (Caves) in Saint-Jean-de-Luz requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Aroca tiquia (Caves) in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 18°C.
Expect moderate currents at Aroca tiquia (Caves) in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Aroca tiquia (Caves) in Saint-Jean-de-Luz typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.