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Stavronikita Wreck

The Stavronikita is a beast of a wreck, a proper freighter sunk deliberately in '78. We love a purposeful sinking, and this one delivers, sitting upright at 42 metres on its port side, though the main deck is closer to 30. It's an intermediate dive for sure, given the depth. You drop down, and this massive silhouette just starts to emerge from the blue, growing clearer with every fin kick. What makes Stavronikita stand out for us isn't just its size, but how you can actually get *inside* it. We've spent dives just exploring the engine room, the hold, even the galley. Sunlight slanting through portholes, illuminating schools of mojarras that dart away as you approach. Keep an eye out for yellowface pikeblennies peeking from crevices and the occasional shortnose batfish doing its slow, deliberate shuffle on the deck. The mast still stands, reaching up into shallower waters around 6-10 metres, covered in fire coral, making a fantastic safety stop. It’s a site that rewards multiple visits, offering something new each time you drop in.