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ESPIRITO SANTO

The Espirito Santo, a ferry that went down off Velas in 1976, isn't a deep dive, but it's a fascinating one. We love how accessible it is, sitting upright in just a metre of water. You're practically snorkelling over history here. We’d suggest heading out on a calm day; the surface chop can make things murky and a bit choppy when you’re that shallow. The wreck itself is broken into several large sections, creating a series of nooks and crannies that are home to all sorts of critters. We’ve spotted everything from curious damselfish darting amongst the twisted metal to small octopus tucked into crevices. The light play through the water and onto the rusting hulk is beautiful, especially mid-morning. It’s an interesting spot for photographers looking for something a bit different, or for less experienced divers wanting to get up close with a shipwreck without the depth. It really gives you a sense of the wreck's scale, even from the surface.