ENGLISH TANKER - Cabo de Palos

The English Tanker, off Cabo de Palos, offers a glimpse into a wartime past, lying in just ten metres of water. It’s a huge, broken ship, split by bombs during the Spanish Civil War. We weave through massive plates of steel, some upright, some crumpled, and the sheer scale is impressive. Schools of glinting damselfish flit amongst the twisted metal, and groupers often lurk in the larger crevices. Because it’s so shallow, you get plenty of bottom time, making it a good spot for newer wreck divers or those wanting to hone their navigation skills within a structure. It’s an easy, interesting dive, especially on a sunny day when the light penetrates right to the seabed.

Location
Cabo de Palos, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
38.333332, 0.483333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Marine Protected Area: Plataforma-talud marinos del Cabo de la Nao

Nearby Dive Sites in Cabo de Palos

Nearest Dive Centres to ENGLISH TANKER

Marine Life in Cabo de Palos

Home to 193 recorded species including 138 reef fish, 12 sharks & rays, 11 octopus & squid, 7 whales & dolphins, 5 other, 5 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species