Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Iglesia de Mediano is a submerged church located 150 metres from the shore in Spain. The site features an artificial reef structure resting at depths between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. This site presents an overhead environment, requiring careful buoyancy control and awareness to avoid entanglement risks. Access is possible from both the shore and by boat. Divers should be prepared for a typical dive duration of 50 minutes and arrive self-sufficient, as local facilities are unconfirmed.
42.31945, 0.20417
The overhead sections inside the church carry genuine entanglement risk, so carry at minimum one cutting tool and brief your buddy on your penetration limits before entering. Facilities are unconfirmed, so arrive self-sufficient with your own water and surface support plan.
Located in the Mediano reservoir in the Sobrarbe region, accessible via the A-138 road from Ainsa towards Barbastro.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment and depth requirements.
The site reaches depths between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access is possible from both the shore and by boat.
The main hazards include the deep water, potential for entanglement, and the overhead environment within the church structure.
Diving at Iglesia de Mediano in Aínsa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Iglesia de Mediano in Aínsa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Iglesia de Mediano in Aínsa typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
