RITA V - Zakynthos & Ionian Islands

The Rita V, a steamship beached near Ambelaki in 1968 after an engine-room fire, is a fascinating shore dive, perfect for those calm days. We're talking shallow, just a meter deep, meaning it’s a brilliant spot for snorkelers or new divers getting comfortable around a wreck. You can trace the outline of the 98-meter hull, noting how it’s settled into the seabed. The real draw here is how marine life has taken over, with small schools of fish darting in and out of the ribs of the ship, and anemones clinging to the metalwork. It’s a good place to just float and observe without the pressure of depth.

Location
Zakynthos & Ionian Islands, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
38.668446, 20.806000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

Marine Protected Area: ESOTERIKO ARCHIPELAGOS IONIOU (MEGANISI, ARKOUDI, ATOKOS, VROMONAS)

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Marine Life in Zakynthos & Ionian Islands

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 clams & mussels, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 other.

Notable Species