ALMADRABERO
Protected Area
Àrea marina de Tagomago
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - ALMADRABERO offers some of Balearic Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Almadrabero isn't just another Balearic wreck; it's a moody, atmospheric dive that really delivers. We love the way this old wooden fishing boat, sunk back in '67, has settled into the seabed, making it a proper colonised habitat. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the sheer size of the thing, 29 meters long, and the way the light filters through the water, giving it a ghostly feel. You can trace the outline of the deck, the holds, and the stern, all softened by decades underwater. Look closely, and you'll spot lobsters tucked into every crevice, fat moray eels peeking from beneath decaying planks, and schools of damselfish flitting through the skeletal remains. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the slow reclamation of the ocean, best suited for experienced divers comfortable at 40 meters. Head down in the morning for the best light.
Typical ALMADRABERO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (40m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ALMADRABERO Wreck History
Year Sunk
1967
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown
Resting at the 40-meter mark in the clear waters of the Balearic Islands, the Almadrabero offers a compelling dive into the region's maritime past. The name itself suggests its purpose; an 'almadrabero' is related to the traditional and complex art of tuna fishing, indicating this 29-meter wooden vessel likely spent its life working the Mediterranean. Its sinking in 1967 remains undocumented, leaving a touch of mystery for divers to ponder as they descend.
Today, the Almadrabero lies on a sandy bottom, its wooden structures slowly surrendering to the sea. Exploring the skeletal remains of the hull and deck requires careful buoyancy control, especially at this depth. The wreck has become a sanctuary for marine life, with conger eels peering from dark recesses and schools of fish swarming its decaying timbers. This is a dive for experienced individuals, a deep and atmospheric journey to a vessel that tells a silent story of local industry and an unknown final voyage.
Nearest Dive Centres to ALMADRABERO
Dive shops near ALMADRABERO
Diving Center Cala Pada Ibiza
AQUADIVING CENTER IBIZA
SUBFARICO CB
Scuba Ibiza Diving Center
Anfibios Ibiza
OrcaSub Ibiza Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ALMADRABERO
ALMADRABERO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALMADRABERO, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.36°C
81°F
Current Speed
17.69 cm/s
Direction: NE (47.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.107 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
37.08 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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