Pecio San Andrés

Explore a well-preserved 19th-century steam ship wreck.

Boat Access
24m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site presents the remains of a steam ship, built in England in 1853 and tragically lost near the Island of Tarifa due to a collision. The wreck’s structure—including iron machinery components, holds, and interior spaces—has been remarkably preserved. Divers can explore this historical artifact while encountering various marine life, such as dentex fish, snappers, and schools of colorful fish. Sunfish may also be spotted with attentive observation. The site offers a unique opportunity to witness the remnants of a bygone era beneath the waves.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckboat diveadvanced onlyhistorical wreckwide angle

Marine Life

dentexsnappersunfishconger eelmoray eeloctopusscorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck dive to 30 meters requires advanced training.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 21.0°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

Swell Height (m)
Swell Period (s)

Loading reviews...