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CHIOS REEFER

The Chios Reefer, resting at 26 metres, is a proper Gozo classic, and we’d say it’s our favourite deep wreck on the island. It’s an impressive chunk of metal, 134 metres long, and lies on its port side, mostly intact, which is key. You can swim through the main cargo holds, which are surprisingly open and bright thanks to the deck having mostly collapsed. Light filters in, showing off the huge schools of damselfish that now call the holds home. We love just hovering in the middle of a hold, watching them swirl around you. The engine room is accessible for those with the right training, a tighter squeeze but worth it for the sense of history. Look out for the resident moray eels tucked into crevices, their heads poking out with that perpetually grumpy expression. Because it’s been down since 1983, the wreck has been well and truly colonised; expect to see nudibranchs on the superstructure and scorpionfish camouflaged on the hull. It’s a dive that rewards multiple visits, revealing more of its secrets each time. Dive it early to avoid any crowds.