Reggio Messina

L'Estartit, Costa Brava, Spain Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park

4.0 (1 review)

Advanced

Large, deep ferry wreck broken into three sections.

Boat Access
30m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site presents the ‘Reggio di Messina’, a substantial wreck located 25 minutes by boat from Estartit, Spain. This former ferry, measuring 115 meters in length and originally used to transport both passengers and train cars between Sicily and Italy, was intentionally sunk in 1991 near Estartit to create an artificial reef. Due to numerous winter storms over the years, the wreck has broken into three distinct sections: a stern, a central area, and a bow. The uppermost portion of the vessel lies at approximately 27 meters below the surface, descending to a maximum depth of 35 meters. This dive is recommended only for experienced divers who possess level two or advanced certification. Diving conditions must be favorable; access to the wreck is contingent on suitable weather. Visibility can vary greatly due to storm damage and sediment accumulation.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreck

Marine Life

Conger eelMoray eelScorpionfishNudibranchsOctopusLobsterGroupersSchools of barracudaSea bream

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck (35m) requiring advanced certification and favorable conditions.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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