Biodiversity

        Gaztelugatxe is a peninsula near Bakio with a hermitage on top. The peninsula and the surrounding waters are a sanctuary for sea plants and animals.

         The first marine reserve in Gaztelugatxe Protected Biotope can be found within the line drawn by internal waters and the coastline.

          The high quality of its waters, transparent, well oxygenated and without the presence of industrial and urban waste, favours biodiversity.

Here are some animals that you may see in the area.

Hermit crab

Mussels

Sea cucumber

Moray   

Horse-mackerel

Conger eels

Anemone

Limpets 

Sea bass                                                                                

Octopus

Sea urchins                                                                 

Spider crabs