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AZALEA

We love the *Azalea* for its sheer accessibility and surprising character, a proper little time capsule just a short dip down. This isn't a deep, dramatic wreck, but for 7m, she really delivers. You’ll find her broken up a bit, spread across the seabed, but the boiler stands proud, a real focal point. It’s always buzzing with life, especially those cheeky wrasse darting between the plates, and we often spot butterfish tucked into the nooks. Exploring here feels like poking around a submerged scrapheap, but in the best possible way. The iron plates are thick with anemones and hydroids, a shaggy carpet of life. Our favourite time to dive the *Azalea* is on a calm, sunny day when the light really penetrates, making the metal glow a dull bronze. Visibility can vary, but even on an average day, it’s a lovely, gentle potter. It's an ideal spot for newer divers getting comfortable with wrecks, or for photographers who want to spend some quality time framing shots of those intricate iron structures and the resident critters. Just be mindful of the currents, which can pick up a bit around slack water, but nothing too taxing. For such a shallow site, it’s packed with details, and we’re always finding something new on repeated visits.