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PHECDA

PHECDA is a wreck we always recommend for new wreck divers, especially in the Calanques. It’s got a bit of history, going down quickly after a collision in 1973, and sits upright at a very manageable 13 metres. We love that it’s still largely intact, giving you a real sense of a vessel frozen in time. What makes PHECDA special is how the light filters down, illuminating the stern and the bow sections. You can poke your head into the hold, imagining the cargo it once carried, or weave around the superstructure where gorgonians have taken hold. Expect to see schools of juvenile barracuda darting through the interior, while resident scorpionfish camouflage themselves against the rusty hull plates. It’s a comfortable dive, often with good visibility, making it a genuinely relaxing exploration. Go early morning if you can, before the boat traffic picks up, for the best light on the deck.