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TREBISNJICA

Trebisnjica, sometimes called the Wreck of the HMS Sapona, is an old steamship that ran aground in 1963. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at six metres, so it’s perfect for extended bottom times and really soaking in the atmosphere. We love the way the wreck has broken apart over the years, creating these incredible swim-throughs and pockets for marine life. You can spend hours just exploring the engine room, or peering into the hold where schools of snapper dart in and out of the shadows. What makes Trebisnjica special is how the coral has absolutely taken over. It’s less a bare metal hulk and more a living reef, draped in colourful sponges and anemones. Look for moray eels tucked into crevices, and we’ve often seen nurse sharks cruising lazily around the deeper sections of the wreck. The visibility here is usually excellent, making for fantastic photos, especially on a sunny afternoon when the light filters down through the water and plays across the decaying metal. It’s a site that tells a story, and you feel a connection to its past, even as you witness its transformation into an artificial reef.