

Best for beginner divers, Up to 25m, boat entry, mild current.
Cañonero el Tajo is a wreck and wall site located in the Cantabric Sea near San Sebastian. The site features a sunken vessel resting against a wall, with depths reaching 25 metres. It is accessible by boat and suitable for beginners due to the mild currents. Divers should maintain awareness of their depth and exercise caution when navigating the wreck structure to avoid sharp elements or entrapment. Visibility is variable, so conditions can change between dives. Water temperatures range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius, requiring at least a 5mm wetsuit for thermal protection throughout the year.
43.33570, -1.93120
Check local conditions before heading out, as visibility on this site is genuinely variable and can affect how much of the wreck you can explore on any given day. A thin wetsuit is not enough here even in summer, so bring at least a 5mm suit to handle temperatures that can drop to 12 degrees Celsius.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-20°C
Current
Mild
Divers may encounter lobsters, conger eels, and octopus within the hull, while spider crabs and nudibranchs inhabit the wall surfaces. Jacks, breams, and triggerfishes are often seen in the open water, with sole resting on the seabed near the wreck.
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners due to the mild currents present at the location.
The wreck extends from the surface down to a maximum depth of 25 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach this dive site.
Water temperatures range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with the lowest temperatures occurring in January and the highest in September.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cañonero el Tajo in Donostia / San Sebastián. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C.