PUERTO DE PAJARES - Al Hoceima

Puerto de Pajares isn't just another Mediterranean wreck, it’s a time capsule. We love the way she sits, upright and mostly intact at 28 metres, a proper ship rather than a pile of twisted metal. Dropping down, you start to make out the distinct lines of her bridge, the mast, even the cargo holds. There’s a quiet hush around her, broken only by the crackle of a passing shrimp or the gentle rasp of a parrotfish grazing nearby. The wreck itself is a magnet for life. We’ve seen schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure, a dozen amberjacks circling lazily off the bow, and once, a curious octopus peering out from a dark corner of the engine room. Our favourite moment? Peering into the open holds, imagining the cargo, now replaced by clouds of glassfish. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, taking in the details of her structure and the vibrant ecosystem she’s fostered. This one’s for divers who appreciate history and the silent beauty of a wreck reclaimed by the sea.

Location
Al Hoceima, Morocco, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.018234, -5.633067
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
28m

Marine Protected Area: Littoral de Jbel Moussa

Best Time to Dive in Al Hoceima

The warmest water temperatures in Al Hoceima occur in January, averaging 16.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C (air: 13.6°C)
  • February: 16.4°C (air: 14.8°C)
  • March: 16.4°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • April: 16.4°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • May: 16.4°C (air: 19.9°C)
  • June: 16.4°C (air: 22.5°C)
  • July: 16.4°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • August: 16.4°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • September: 16.4°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • October: 16.4°C (air: 20.9°C)
  • November: 16.4°C (air: 17.6°C)
  • December: 16.4°C (air: 15.2°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Al Hoceima

Nearest Dive Centres to PUERTO DE PAJARES

Marine Life in Al Hoceima

Home to 143 recorded species including 96 reef fish, 11 octopus & squid, 10 sharks & rays, 9 whales & dolphins, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for PUERTO DE PAJARES

Based on average water temperature of 16.4°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 16°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories