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PUERTO DE PAJARES

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.