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Les Basetes

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 species 34 contributors

Les Basetes offers year-round Mediterranean diving off Spain's Costa Blanca, with rocky terrain and abundant local marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Visibility
15 m
Water temp
13–26°C
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginnerMacroFocus

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Visibility
15 m
Water temp
13–26 °C
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Great barracuda

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3 kn
Wave
0.48 m
Water
25.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (18%)
Now: N (349°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.18m

Next: Low at 02:00 (-0.49m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.49m ▼ 06:00 · -0.51m ▲ 08:00 · -0.5m ▲ 10:00 · -0.49m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.85 · mod Air PM2.54 · good 07:44 20:01
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.3 0.86 6 0mm
09-20 10.4 0.84 6 0mm
09-21 7 0.62 6 0mm
09-22 10 0.26 6 0mm
09-23 6.9 0.16 6 0mm
09-24 6.4 0.16 6 0mm
09-25 5.7 0.08 6 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (13–26°C)

About this spot

Les Basetes sits near Platja de la Fustera on Spain's Costa Blanca, a rocky dive site accessible from the beach. The site draws divers year-round thanks to Mediterranean conditions that remain diveable across all seasons. Rocky formations and reefs characterize the underwater landscape, creating habitat for diverse fish species and crustaceans typical of the western Mediterranean. Access is straightforward from the adjacent beach, making Les Basetes a convenient choice for both local and visiting divers. The rocky bottom and reef structure provide visual interest and shelter for marine life, from small reef fish to larger pelagics depending on season and conditions. The area benefits from its location within a popular coastal region, meaning dive operators and support services are available nearby. Twelve recorded species observations confirm the site's biodiversity, while three community videos document conditions and wildlife encounters.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Great barracuda

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 5/4 mm full
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 5/4 mm full
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1425km · ~328kg · €6

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

Is Les Basetes diveable year-round?

Yes. Les Basetes can be dived in every season. Mediterranean conditions off the Costa Blanca remain accessible throughout the year, though winter months may bring cooler water and variable visibility.

What's the terrain and depth like?

Les Basetes features rocky formations and reef structure. Specific depth data isn't available, but the rocky bottom and proximity to Platja de la Fustera beach suggest moderate depths suitable for a range of diver experience levels.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are recorded at the site. Expect typical Mediterranean reef fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates. Community videos and local dive reports provide current sightings.

How do I access Les Basetes?

Access is from Platja de la Fustera beach. No marine protected area restrictions apply to the dive site itself. Check local dive operator guidance for entry conditions and any local regulations.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Les Basetes

0 km
Dive centre

Multiaventura

2.4 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

60 records · 40 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Mimachlamys varia

Bivalvia · Pectinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
26 Jan 2026
×1records

Glycymeris nummaria

Glycymeris nummaria
Bivalvia · Glycymerididae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Jan 2026
×1records

Spisula subtruncata

Bivalvia · Mactridae
GBIF
Last seen:
16 Jan 2026
×1records

Callinectes sapidus

Malacostraca · Portunidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Jun 2019
×1records

Bathynectes maravigna

Malacostraca · Polybiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
21 Nov 2016
×1records

Philocheras sculptus

Malacostraca · Crangonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 May 2015
×1records
Depth:
65 m

Callinectes sapidus

Malacostraca · Portunidae
OBIS
Last seen:
15 May 2015
×1records

Eusergestes arcticus

Malacostraca · Sergestidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 May 2014
×2records
Depth:
362–389 m

Nephrops norvegicus

Malacostraca · Nephropidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 May 2014
×3records
Depth:
367–379 m

Cotylorhiza tuberculata

Scyphozoa · Cepheidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Aug 2011
×1records

Polycheles typhlops

Malacostraca · Polychelidae
OBIS
Last seen:
25 Apr 2009
×1records
Depth:
726 m

Venus nux

Bivalvia · Veneridae
OBIS
Last seen:
25 Apr 2009
×1records
Depth:
112 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (99/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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