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Maona wreck

The Maona wreck, not far from the Istrian coast, isn't a massive freighter, but it's a wonderfully atmospheric dive. We’ve always found it a great alternative to some of the more well-trodden wrecks in the area. What you get here is a smaller wooden hull, well-preserved considering its age, sitting upright and pretty much intact. We love dropping onto the stern, where the prop is still clearly visible, often covered in little nudibranchs if you look closely. Visibility here is typically good, around 15-20 meters on a calm day, letting you really appreciate the way the light filters down through the old wooden decks. You can peer into the cargo hold, which is now home to schools of small fish-sometimes juvenile barracuda hang out there, just observing you. On a deeper section, the bow points towards the seabed, and we’ve often spotted lobsters tucked into crevices. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration rather than grand theatrics. This site suits divers looking for a relaxed, historical dive with plenty of chances to spot smaller reef life.