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El Pantano — Ullibarri-Gamboa

Ullibarri-Gamboa, Basque Country, Spain

UNVERIFIED — El Pantano — Ullibarri-Gamboa is a current named northern Spain dive site supported by live source material. Freshwater dive among submerged village ruins, used especially in winter when Cantabrian sea conditions prevent coastal diving. Depth, access, conditions and availability must be reconfirmed with the named local operator before travel.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessCurrent local-operator arranged freshwater access; reconfirm reservoir authority rules, water level, shore access and operator availability.
ExperienceBeginner with a current local briefing; cold-water and low-visibility skills recommended
Maximum depthOperator-planned; exact depth and reservoir level must be confirmed
Best seasonDocumented especially for winter use; reservoir level, weather, legal access and operator schedules control availability.
VisibilityOften limited or silt-affected freshwater visibility; obtain a same-day operator report.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates42.94010, -2.55030
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Freshwater dive among submerged village ruins, used especially in winter when Cantabrian sea conditions prevent coastal diving.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Current local-operator arranged freshwater access; reconfirm reservoir authority rules, water level, shore access and operator availability. The approximate map marker is display-only and must never be used to locate an entry, mooring, wreck, cave, reef feature, ruin or route.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold freshwater, low or changing visibility, entanglement, silt, submerged structures and changing reservoir levels. Do not enter enclosed ruins; confirm legal access and water-authority restrictions.

At the site

Facilities and support

Urpeko’s current Vitoria center documents training, full equipment, air compressor and organized outings; confirm shore logistics, fills and emergency plan.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.