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PARNASSOS

The Parnassos, a 130-meter freighter, went down in 1978 after a run-in with the coast off Bizerte. Now, she lies surprisingly shallow, completely broken in half. We’ve always been drawn to wrecks that tell a story, and the Parnassos is a dramatic one. Dropping down, the sheer scale of her is impressive, even in two pieces. You’ll find the bow and stern sections separated by a rubble field, but it’s the way the light filters through the shattered superstructure that we love most. It’s like exploring a submerged industrial cathedral. Swim-throughs are plentiful and relatively easy at this depth, letting you poke around the old cargo holds where schools of damselfish now dart in and out of the shadows. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into crevices, their heads poking out like curious gargoyles. The Parnassos is ideal for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed exploration. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, bottom time is generous, letting you really soak in the atmosphere. We’d suggest going in the morning; the sun angle really brings out the textures of the encrusted metal and paints the interior spaces in shifting blues.