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L Astree

L’Astree is easily one of our favourite wreck dives in the Calanques, a real standout. There's just something about it, the way it sits, broken but still proud, on the sandy bottom at around 30 metres. This isn't some perfectly preserved ghost ship; it's a genuine historical wreck, a steamship that sank back in 1944. You'll see the bow largely intact, draped in fishing nets, but the stern is a jumble of twisted metal. We love exploring the holds, pushing through the schools of glinting silversides that flicker in the shafts of sunlight. Look closely in the darker corners and you’ll often spot conger eels, thick as your arm, peering out from their hideaways. The swim-throughs are tight in places, so good buoyancy is a must, but totally worth it for the sense of discovery. For photographers, the contrast of the dark steel against the blue Mediterranean water, especially when those silversides swarm, is just magic. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light penetration is better, and the currents tend to be calmer. It’s a dive that tells a story, perfect for those who appreciate a bit of history with their marine life.