14m
    Corsica, France
    Saint-Florent (Formation Récifale)

    GALATIA

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Saint-Florent (Formation Récifale)

    Why dive here

    With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, great white sharks, hammerhead sharks and mobula rays (devil rays) - GALATIA offers some of Corsica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Great White Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 213+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 14m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Galatia is a wreck we always recommend for divers looking for something a bit different in Corsica. She was a merchant ship, sunk in 1943 by a British submarine, and now rests upright on a sandy bottom at a very manageable 14 metres. This depth means you get fantastic bottom time, perfect for really soaking in the atmosphere. What we love about the Galatia is her accessibility. You can fin right through the holds, imagining the cargo she once carried. Light streams in from above, illuminating schools of chromis darting through the superstructure. It’s not a massive wreck, but the penetration options are a real treat, offering just enough enclosed space to feel like an explorer without being overly challenging. Around the hull, you'll often find scorpionfish camouflaged on the metal, and we’ve spotted moray eels peeking from crevices. It’s a site that tells a story, and you can feel that history as you glide over her decks. For anyone keen on a relaxed wreck dive with a good sense of history and some playful light, the Galatia is our pick.

    Typical GALATIA Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m14m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GALATIA

    GALATIA Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for GALATIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.38, 9.55) (2km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    22°C

    72°F · Range: 20.1–24.6°C

    Air Temperature

    18°C

    64°F

    Wind Speed

    5.12 m/s

    10.0 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1017.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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