Las Anclas (Ostende)
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Northwest of Castro Urdiales Bay, this shore dive explores remains of the mining past. Large anchors mark the old ore loading dock. With a maximum depth of 12 m and no usual currents, it is an accessible site, ideal for beginner divers.
Octopus, seabream, urchins and small schools of two-banded seabream live among anchors. A dive that blends history and biodiversity, perfect to explore archaeological remains.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
18 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
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Nudibranch
10 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 1700
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Sea Cucumbers
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 1900
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Starfish
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Scorpionfish
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120
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Cuttlefish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3400
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Shrimp
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