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PALMAGOLA

Palmagola isn't about crushing depth or colossal pelagics; it’s a dive into a piece of history, right there in the shallows. This isn't just another wreck, it's a gunboat from World War II, broken into sections and scattered across a sandy seabed, lying at a ridiculously accessible 7 metres. We absolutely love that you can spend a solid hour just exploring the different pieces – a boiler here, a propeller shaft there, all slowly being reclaimed by the Mediterranean. It’s an ideal site for anyone who enjoys pottering about, really looking at the details. Look closely and you'll spot moray eels peering out from cracks, octopus camouflaged against the rust, and schools of damselfish flitting through the skeletal remains. Visibility here is usually fantastic, often pushing 25 metres, and the light play through the broken hull sections is just beautiful. Our tip? Go early in the morning before any boat traffic kicks up the sand. It’s a gentle, reflective dive, perfect for long bottom times and close-up photography.