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Txitxarbel — Hondarribia

Hondarribia, Basque Country, Spain

UNVERIFIED — Txitxarbel — Hondarribia is a current named northern Spain dive site supported by live source material. Named Hondarribia reef route, also listed as Paquerette, with a published 20–30 m range. Depth, access, conditions and availability must be reconfirmed with the named local operator before travel.

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WaterMarine
AccessCurrent local-operator arranged boat access; reconfirm schedule, sea state, certification, gas, permits and authority restrictions.
ExperienceIntermediate/advanced; current operator classifies it as intermediate
Maximum depthApproximately 20–30 m
Best seasonDiving may operate year-round when conditions allow; swell, wind, visibility and operator schedules control access.
VisibilityVariable Cantabrian visibility; obtain the operator’s same-day sea-state and visibility 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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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 coordinates43.38290, -1.77960
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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

Named Hondarribia reef route, also listed as Paquerette, with a published 20–30 m range.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Current local-operator arranged boat access; reconfirm schedule, sea state, certification, gas, permits and authority restrictions. 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

Cool water, swell, variable visibility, localized current and boat traffic; carry and know how to deploy a DSMB as directed by the operator.

At the site

Facilities and support

Current Hondarribia operator offers scheduled boat outings, guides and equipment logistics; reconfirm fills, rental gear and emergency arrangements.

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.