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Car Pile - Grenada

The Car Pile is exactly what it sounds like, a collection of old vehicles that the Grenadian government sank back in the 80s, creating an artificial reef. It’s a quirky spot, really, a bit unusual compared to the more traditional wrecks you usually find. We love how the cars are scattered across a sandy slope, some upright, some upside down, all of them slowly being reclaimed by the sea. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the light playing through the gaps in the car bodies, illuminating the rusty frames. You’ll weave in and out of the doors and windows, seeing parrotfish grazing on algae-covered metal and the occasional batfish looking at you with its curious, flat face. It’s a relatively deep dive, hitting around 27 meters, so watch your bottom time. The benefit of that depth, and its proximity to a protected area, is fewer divers. That means the mahogany snapper and resident queen angelfish are far less skittish than elsewhere. It’s a great dive for photographers looking for something a bit different, or anyone who enjoys the peculiar charm of a man-made reef.