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White Star (Ivana Ivanova)

The White Star, or Ivana Ivanova as some of the local dive centres call her, is one of those wrecks that just hits right. It sits shallow, around 13 metres, meaning you get long bottom times and plenty of light filtering down. We love that it’s still very much a ship, not just a pile of rubble. You can make out the bow, the stern, and parts of the superstructure, offering proper swim-throughs and a sense of exploration. This Bulgarian cargo ship went down in 1966, carrying timber, and you can still find remnants of that cargo scattered around – we’ve often spotted old planks of wood resting on the seabed. Schools of damselfish often hover over the deck, and we’ve seen moray eels peeking out from various nooks and crannies. Keep an eye out for scorpionfish, too, masters of camouflage, usually tucked into a shadowy corner. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to spend quality time poking around a well-preserved piece of history without deep-diving stress. For the best light, we’d suggest a mid-morning dive.