SAVVAS L - Canary Islands

The Savvas L sits upright, a trawler sunk back in 1974. We found the stern section, with its big prop and rudder, the most intact part, offering some interesting swim-throughs as it’s open to the elements. The mid-section is more broken up, but it’s still easy to trace the deck line and imagine it as a working vessel. We’ve seen barracuda hanging out here, and the resident groupers often eye you from within the darker holds. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at two metres, so it’s perfect for extended bottom times and a good spot for newer divers to experience a wreck without the added depth challenges.

Location
Canary Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
28.084833, -15.415833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

Marine Protected Area: Bahía del Confital

Best Time to Dive in Canary Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Canary Islands occur in September, averaging 23.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 19.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 20.1°C
  • February: 19.5°C
  • March: 19.3°C
  • April: 19.8°C
  • May: 20.6°C
  • June: 21.8°C
  • July: 22.6°C
  • August: 23.1°C
  • September: 23.7°C
  • October: 23.5°C
  • November: 22.4°C
  • December: 21.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Canary Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to SAVVAS L

Marine Life in Canary Islands

Home to 80 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 2 octopus & squid, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 worms.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for SAVVAS L

Based on average water temperature of 21.5°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories