Wreck of Agios Minas

Protected Area

Bridgend Flats, Islay

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Wreck of Agios Minas offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Agios Minas off the Scottish West Coast isn't one of those wrecks you just glimpse. We think of it as a proper exploration, a deep dive into history. Lying on her port side, this former Greek freighter, sunk in '64, feels vast once you drop down onto her. The bow points west, and you can still make out the anchor chains draped over the deck, heavy with growth. Our favourite part has to be finning through the open holds, especially when the light filters in, creating those eerie shafts through the gloom. You’ll see pollack weaving in and out of the skeletal structure, and we’ve often spotted conger eels tucked into shadowy crevices, their heads poking out with a wary stare. For more experienced divers, pushing a little further into the superstructure offers a real sense of adventure, but always remember your line and reel. It’s a dark, silty dive, so good buoyancy and a strong primary torch are non-negotiable. Expect a chill, even in summer, but the sense of discovery here is truly rewarding.