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Kormoran-Zingara

The Kormoran and Zingara wrecks, often lumped together because of their proximity, give you a real sense of history. We’re talking about two very different stories here, both fascinating in their own right. The Kormoran, a German auxiliary cruiser scuttled in 1941, lies deep, well below 40 metres. It’s a serious dive, not one for a casual potter. Descending onto its deck, you can almost feel the weight of its past. Visibility can be a bit variable down there, so picking your day is crucial; we always aim for morning dives before any chop picks up. The Zingara, on the other hand, is a more accessible, albeit still deep, cargo ship. It broke up, leaving a scattering of debris that feels more like an artificial reef than a coherent wreck. Our favourite part is navigating the twisted metal, finding schools of glassfish shimmering in the darker recesses. Look out for moray eels tucked into the crevices; they’re pretty bold here. This isn’t a colourful coral garden dive, but if you appreciate the melancholic beauty of a sunken vessel and don’t mind a bit of a current, the Kormoran-Zingara offers a truly atmospheric experience.