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BLANCO SOLER

The *Blanco Soler* isn't one of those wrecks that’ll wow you with its sheer scale, but it’s got a real story, and that’s why we love it. This old fishing trawler, sunk intentionally in 2005, sits upright at a modest 17 meters, practically begging for a leisurely explore. We remember our first dive here, dropping down onto the deck, the light filtering through the mast, and feeling that distinct chill you get from swimming through a space that once had a very different purpose. It’s surprisingly intact, offering plenty to poke around in – the wheelhouse is a tight squeeze but totally worth a peek, and the cargo holds are open, forming dark caverns where the resident groupers lurk. Expect to see big schools of barracuda circling above the mast, their silver scales flashing in the sun, and the occasional stingray buried in the sand just off the stern. Our favourite part? The engine room. It’s pretty open, and the light plays off the rust-coloured machinery in a way that’s just mesmerising. It suits divers who appreciate a wreck with character, where you can take your time and soak in the atmosphere without fighting a current or worrying about depth. Go early, before the crowds, and you’ll have the place almost to yourself, the only sound the crunch of your own bubbles.