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Antilla (Wreck)

The Antilla is a grand dame of a wreck, a German freighter scuttled by her crew in 1940 and now resting on her port side in just 17 meters of water. She’s huge, over 120 metres long, which means you get a real sense of her scale as you descend. What we love about the Antilla isn't just her size, but how approachable she is for divers of all levels; no gnarly currents here, just a gentle sway. We’ve explored her many times, poking into cargo holds where barracuda often lurk, and swimming through the massive open areas that used to be her engine room. Sunlight streams through the openings, illuminating the clouds of silversides that flicker like disco balls. Look closely at the deck fittings and railings – they’re encrusted with orange anemones and tube sponges, a perfect home for lurking lobsters and shy garden eels. Keep an eye out for hawksbill turtles gliding past; we often spot them nosing around the growth. Dive her early in the morning before the crowds, or even better, catch her on a night dive when the real show begins.