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NAWARA

The Nawara, off Crete, isn't one of those ancient wrecks encrusted beyond recognition. She’s a relatively modern cargo ship, 70.5 meters long, that went aground in 1999. We love that she's still very much a ship, not just a pile of metal. You can see the cargo holds, the bridge area, even parts of the engine room if you’re careful and properly trained for wreck penetration. Our favorite part is the stern, where the prop is still visible, sitting on the sand at around 18 meters. Shoals of barracuda often hang motionless above the deck, and we've seen moray eels peeking from every nook. The light plays beautifully through the superstructure, creating these fantastic shafts of blue that just draw you deeper into the wreck's story. It's a proper adventure dive, especially if you like exploring rather than just admiring coral. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best visibility and fewer other divers. Just be mindful of the currents; they can pick up, particularly around the bow.