Getaria – Ratón de Getaria – Basque Country (Euskadi)

Site Overview

The Ratón de Getaria is a pinnacle rising from 30 m off the coast, its rocky face clad in gorgonians and patrolled by amberjack, seabream and barracuda in clear, cool Atlantic water. Advanced divers explore the summit and drop-offs, enjoying good visibility and the chance of pelagic visitors. The moderate current and healthy reef make it a favourite for wide-angle and macro, and the nearby txakoli wine country adds charm. The Ratón is a signature Getaria dive. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.