SAINT CHRIST - Medes Islands

The Saint Christ is a fishing boat, purposefully sunk just off the Medes Islands. It sits upright, an easy dive at a maximum depth of 14 metres, which makes it perfect for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. We usually find schools of damselfish flickering around the superstructure, with moray eels peering out from cracks in the hull. The wreck itself isn't huge, but there's enough here to spend a good 40 minutes exploring, particularly if you take your time to peer into the wheelhouse and down the open hold. It’s a nice, straightforward wreck, a solid choice for a laid-back afternoon.

Location
Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
43.403965, 3.738867
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
14m

Best Time to Dive in Medes Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Medes Islands occur in August, averaging 23.1°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 13.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 14.1°C
  • February: 13.3°C
  • March: 13.5°C
  • April: 14.4°C
  • May: 16.8°C
  • June: 20.5°C
  • July: 22.7°C
  • August: 23.1°C
  • September: 21.6°C
  • October: 19.4°C
  • November: 17.3°C
  • December: 15.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Medes Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to SAINT CHRIST

Marine Life in Medes Islands

Home to 78 recorded species including 56 reef fish, 8 sharks & rays, 5 octopus & squid, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for SAINT CHRIST

Based on average water temperature of 17.6°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 18°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • 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