This dive site, Kerkweg in Den Osse, is renowned as one of Zeeland's most famous diving locations. Divers can easily access the site from a jetty, navigating over extensive oyster beds and an artificial reef composed of reefballs. The diverse hard substrate is beautifully overgrown, creating a rich underwater landscape ideal for exploration. While the maximum depth is 11 meters, the most abundant marine life thrives in the shallower areas, making it accessible and rewarding for all divers.
The marine environment at Kerkweg is teeming with a variety of small and fascinating creatures. Divers can expect to encounter numerous species, including colorful nudibranchs, various crabs such as North Sea crabs and thin-legged spider crabs, and ghost shrimp. Other notable inhabitants include pipefish, European lobster, and a range of gobies. The site is also home to sea dahlias and different species of shrimp, all contributing to a vibrant macro ecosystem.
Kerkweg offers excellent opportunities for macro photography year-round, with the abundant shallow life being a consistent highlight. While no specific 'best time to visit' is given, the site's popularity suggests it's generally enjoyable. Divers should prepare for temperate water conditions typical of the Netherlands. Its shallow depths make it particularly suitable for both beginner divers and freedivers looking to explore a rich marine environment without deep descent.
