Santoña – Monte Buciero – Asturias & Cantabria (Cantabrian Sea)

Site Overview

Monte Buciero at Santoña is a rocky headland whose walls and kelp forest hold pollack, wrasse and abundant macro life in clear, cool Cantabrian water. Intermediate divers follow the reef at 6-24 m, enjoying the dramatic scenery and the healthy invertebrate community. The nearby marshes and the famous anchovy cuisine add to the experience, and the easy access makes it a dependable dive. Monte Buciero is a favourite of the Santoña coast. 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.