SIRIO - Cabo de Palos

The Sirio, resting in about 20 metres of water off Cabo de Palos, is a powerful dive. This liner, an impressive 115 metres long, ran aground back in 1906, splitting in two. We often drop onto the stern section, which is the more intact part, and explore the remains of the propeller and rudder. Large schools of barracuda frequently circle above the wreck, and you’ll spot moray eels tucked into the shadowed recesses of the collapsed superstructure. The bow section is more broken up, scattered across the seafloor, but still holds an eerie fascination. It’s a dive that rewards a slow pace, letting you absorb the history and the marine life that now calls it home.

Location
Cabo de Palos, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
37.648666, -0.667833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Marine Protected Area: Islas Hormigas

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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