DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) - Vlora

We’re pretty sure this is the *Dimitrios*, even if the local dive shops give you a shrug and a smile when you ask. It’s a shallow wreck, just a few metres down, but don’t let that fool you. This isn’t just a quick splash. The ship, a motor vessel from 1953, ran aground in heavy weather back in '78. Now, it sits broken in two, the bow and stern separated by a short swim over sand. What we love here is the sheer accessibility. You can spend ages poking around the superstructure, the deck plates, and the cargo holds. Sunlight streams through the broken sections, illuminating schools of juvenile barracuda that dart in and out of the shadows. Look closely, and you'll spot moray eels tucked into crevices and octopus camouflaged against the rust. Our favourite spot is the stern, where the prop shaft is still visible, encrusted with colourful sponges. It’s a fantastic site for new divers getting their first taste of wreck exploration, or for experienced photographers looking for extended bottom time and incredible light. Early morning offers the best visibility before any boat traffic stirs things up.

Location

Vlora, Albania, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

40.216500, 18.465279

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

3m