

Best for intermediate divers, 14-32m, boat entry, mild current.
Ondartxo is a diverse marine site located in the Cantabric Sea off San Sebastian, Spain. The topography features a combination of reef, wall, and cave formations that descend from 14 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers should be prepared for variable visibility and currents, requiring solid buoyancy control and navigation skills. Water temperatures range from 12C to 19C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit. Due to the depth and potential for shifting conditions, this site is best suited for intermediate divers who can manage variable currents and monitor their depth profile carefully.
43.33670, -1.93930
On the south side of the slab, there is a small, very well camouflaged cave, which we can locate by the presence of a huge boulder.
Located on the slopes of Mount Ulia, a few minutes from the exit of the mouth of Pasaia.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-32m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-19°C
Current
Mild
Divers can observe nudibranchs, blennies, and gobies within the structure, while lobsters and crabs shelter in crevices. Sponges and anemones cover the wall, and wrasse are active throughout the reef.
No, Ondartxo is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth reaching 32 metres, variable visibility, and the potential for shifting currents.
The site ranges from 14 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the site features depths between 14 and 32 metres.
Primary hazards include cold water temperatures as low as 12C, significant depth, and variable currents that can shift without warning.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Ondartxo in Pasaia. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 19°C.
Ondartxo in Pasaia typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.