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BARCAZA 916-B

We love a good shallow wreck, and BarcaZa 916-B certainly delivers on character. This old barge sits in just four metres of water, perfect for an easy dive or even a snorkel on a calm day. It’s a proper historical piece, sunk back in the 1970s, and you can really feel that history as you glide over the deck plates. The metalwork is encrusted with mussels and anemones, and we often spot small schooling fish darting in and out of the shadows. It’s our favourite spot for checking out the resident crabs and blennies that have made the wreck their home. The visibility can be a bit variable here – sometimes it’s a lovely 10 metres, other times it’s a murky green, but even then, the wreck still feels incredibly atmospheric. We’d suggest going at high tide; the water tends to be clearer then and the light penetration through the surface makes the whole scene glow. This site is brilliant for newer divers looking for their first wreck experience, or for photographers wanting to capture some moody shots without worrying about depth or decompression. It’s not about huge pelagics here, it’s about the intimacy of a forgotten vessel slowly being reclaimed by the ocean.