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NEW ROSE

NEW ROSE. Now, for the record, this isn't a deep dive. At a maximum of two metres, it’s more of a snorkel or a very, very shallow dive, but we think it’s absolutely worth your time in Gozo. The wreck itself, a substantial motor vessel that ran aground in a storm back in '94, is largely broken up, but that’s precisely its charm. You’ll find enormous metal plates, twisted beams, and chunks of the hull scattered across the seabed, all smoothed by decades of surge. We love exploring the larger sections, imagining the ship's massive scale as you fin over the scattered remains. It’s particularly good for photography on a sunny day, with the light dappling through the shallows, illuminating the encrusting sponges and corals that have taken hold. You’ll spot plenty of juvenile fish darting amongst the wreckage, often small shoals of sea bream, and we've even seen octopus tucked into crevices. Our pick for visiting is definitely a calm morning, when the visibility is at its best and the sun is high. It makes for a surprisingly engaging hour or so in the water, especially if you’re looking for something different from Gozo’s usual deeper reefs and caves.