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ORETTA

Oretta is less a dive site and more a snorkel safari, a sun-drenched history lesson just beneath the surface. We love it for its sheer accessibility, sitting in a mere two metres of water, making it perfect for those days when you just want to grab a mask and fins and go. The wreck itself, a Roman galley, isn't a grand, intact vessel, but rather a scatter of amphorae and pottery shards, each piece hinting at ancient trade routes and shipwrecks past. What you'll find here is a mosaic of broken earthenware, some still in place, others shifted by centuries of gentle currents. Schools of juvenile damselfish flit in and around the pottery, and we've often spotted small octopus tucked into the nooks and crannies. The light here is incredible, filtering through the clear water, illuminating the colours of the seabed and the subtle hues of the ancient ceramics. Our favourite time to visit is mid-morning, before any afternoon chop picks up, when the water is at its calmest and the sun directly overhead for the best visibility. It’s a gentle introduction to underwater archaeology, a quiet reflection on history, and a genuinely rewarding snorkel.