AGELIKA - Sardinia

The AGELIKA in Sardinia is one of those wrecks that really gets under your skin. We love it because it’s a proper piece of history, grounded off Punta Marmorata back in ‘82. For a shallow wreck, only five metres deep, it’s surprisingly atmospheric. You descend into the blue and the sheer scale of the ship spreads out beneath you – 109 metres of hull, broken but still imposing. The AGELIKA is an easy dive, perfect for just about anyone, and it’s a brilliant spot for photographers who want to play with light and shadow. We’d suggest going early in the morning before the day boats arrive, or late afternoon for that golden hour glow. You can spend a good chunk of time exploring the deck structures, seeing how the ocean has slowly reclaimed the metal. Moray eels peer out from nooks and crannies, and barracuda often cruise overhead, silhouetted against the surface shimmer. It’s not about huge pelagics here, it’s about the intimacy of a wreck taken by the sea, and the smaller marine life that calls it home.

Location
Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
41.259518, 9.243267
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
5m

Wreck History - AGELIKA

Year Sunk
1982
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
grounding

The M/V Agelika was a modern cargo ship, built in 1967, whose career came to an abrupt end in the beautiful but treacherous waters of northern Sardinia. In September 1982, while on a passage from Barcelona to Porto Marghera, the vessel ran aground with significant force off Punta Marmorata, near the Strait of Bonifacio. The unforgiving granite coastline sealed her fate, and the Agelika was declared a total loss.

Because she sank in just 5 meters of water, the Agelika is one of the most accessible wrecks in the Mediterranean. Its shallow depth makes it a perfect site for novice divers, photographers, and even snorkelers. Basking in the clear, sunlit Sardinian sea, the wreck is broken but easily explorable. Divers can swim through the skeletal remains of the hull and superstructure, which have become a vibrant nursery for juvenile fish and a home for octopuses and moray eels, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Italian coast.

Marine Protected Area: Area marina protetta Capotesta - Punta Falcone

Nearby Dive Sites in Sardinia

Nearest Dive Centres to AGELIKA

Marine Life in Sardinia

Home to 86 recorded species including 38 reef fish, 9 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 6 sharks & rays, 5 hard corals, 4 other.

Notable Species