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Dive-center wreck guide describing the wreck, arch, and rocky faults.
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Pytheas, Port-Vendres
Pytheas, Port-Vendres is a shallow wreck-arch dive just outside the port.
Boat-access Port-Vendres wreck dive with an arch, rocky faults, and a shallow Mediterranean profile for easy supervised dives.
About Pytheas, Port-Vendres
Pytheas, Port-Vendres is a shallow boat-access wreck just outside the port that combines a small shipwreck, an arch, and rocky fault lines in one outing. It suits supervised entry-level divers who want a compact Mediterranean wreck with clear route shape, short boat access, and no need for a long offshore run. A natural arch and broken rock sections keep the dive varied without pushing it into a deep or technical profile.
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Research Estimate At Pytheas, Port-Vendres
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AccessSimple entry
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Pytheas, Port-Vendres?
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Pytheas, Port-Vendres Planning Details
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Reported Depth
3m - 15m
Depth Note
The wreck extends from the cliff base to around 15 m in shallow water.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck, arch, and rocky faults with beginner-friendly depth and a short boat run.
Safety & Access At Pytheas, Port-Vendres
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The arch creates an overhead environment, so maintain clearance and navigation awareness through the wreck section.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; treat the arch and wreck as a guided coastal dive just outside Port-Vendres.
Legal Notes
Follow local harbor guidance and standard wreck-dive procedures.
Local Intel For Pytheas, Port-Vendres
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
One dive can combine a wreck, an arch, and rocky faults in a single outing.
Freediving
The shallow profile is not a freedive-first setup because the arch and wreck layout call for scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the wreck and arch are the primary draw.
Recent Logged Visits At Pytheas, Port-Vendres
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pytheas, Port-Vendres
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