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Harbour Peninsula

Harbour Peninsula

County Galway, Ireland

Depth
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8m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Harbour Peninsula

Beneath the remains of the old castle is a dive site great for novice divers,this site is behind the peninsula.Depths only reach about 8m and it has a sandy bottom,rocks and is sheltered from the Southerly Winds.Meanwhile if you head to the outer side of the peninsula you will come across gullies and rock features to dive as well as a few reefs,there is various marine life here and makes for a good dive.Both these areas can have variable visibility ranging from just below average to excellent

Harbour Peninsula Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

8m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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