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PAVLOS (POSSIBLY)

Ah, Pavlos. Or perhaps, "Possibly Pavlos." That's part of the charm, really, the mystery of it. We love this site not just for the wreck itself, but for the story that comes with it – or rather, the lack of one. Lying at a comfortable 24 metres, this isn't some colossal freighter, but a smaller, older vessel, likely a steamship from the early 20th century. What you see is a broken hull, scattered pieces of machinery, and what we suspect are remnants of coal, giving it a real sense of history. The wreck has settled onto a sandy bottom, surrounded by the deep blue, and while the structure itself is fairly broken up, it’s been beautifully colonised. Schools of damselfish shimmer around the larger pieces of metal, and we’ve often spotted moray eels peeking out from beneath plates, their heads swaying gently. Our favourite detail? The way the light plays on the broken boiler, making the metal gleam in the Ustica sunshine. It’s an easy dive, perfectly suited for anyone who enjoys a bit of history with their marine life, and it never feels crowded, which is a real bonus in the Mediterranean.