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Barcos de Burriana

Ah, Barcos de Burriana. This isn't your typical Spanish Med dive. We’re talking about a cluster of fishing boats, deliberately scuttled back in the 1990s to create an artificial reef. It’s a fascinating, almost ghostly scene down there, with the hulls settling into the sand at around 20 metres. What we love about Burriana is the sheer scale of the playground. You can weave through the skeletal remains of several vessels, some with their rigging still partially intact, creating intricate swim-throughs. Sunlight filters down, playing off the encrusting sponges and anemones that have really taken hold. You’ll spot schools of damselfish flitting nervously in and out of the wheelhouses, and moray eels are practically guaranteed residents in the nooks and crannies. We’ve even seen small eagle rays cruising by on occasion. It’s a relatively easy dive, perfect for advanced open water divers looking for a bit of wreck exploration without the extreme depths or currents often associated with historical wrecks. Our favourite moment is always that first glimpse of the silhouettes emerging from the blue – a reminder of human endeavours slowly reclaimed by the sea.