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KOS ISLAND

We love a good shallow wreck, and the Kos Island off Lanzarote certainly delivers. This isn't one of those wrecks where you need to rush your bottom time; at just 11 metres, you can take it all in. We've spent many an hour here, just drifting over the vast cargo holds, imagining its journey from Conakry to Antwerp. The bow points seaward, and the sheer scale of the 140-metre carrier is impressive, even after all these years underwater. The Kos Island went down in 1989 and has become a true artificial reef. You'll see schools of barracuda circling the mast and snapper hiding in the shadows of the bridge. Our favourite part is exploring the swim-throughs in the superstructure, where moray eels often peer out. Entry can be a bit choppy depending on the day, but once you're down, the current is usually mild. It’s an excellent site for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting to spend time framing shots without depth constraints. Just remember to check the tides, as visibility can drop when there's a strong push.