Cecina dive-center page with Melania depth recommendation.
Relitto del Melania is a shallow boat-access wreck dive off the Tuscany coast.
Relitto del Melania is a shallow boat-access wreck dive off the Tuscany coast.
Local dive centers handle access and the wreck briefing.
Relitto del Melania is a shallow, well-preserved Mediterranean wreck off the Tuscany coast near Vada, on the Cecina side of the Costa degli Etruschi. The site is reached by boat and offers a straightforward wreck profile with sheltering crevices, easy-to-read structure, and a relaxed recreational plan for divers who want a simple wreck day rather than a deep or current-heavy run.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 12m
Depth Note
Local dive-center guidance places the wreck around 5-12 m.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
Relaxed wreck diving with a shallow profile and a light bottom current that can stir sand.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep wreck buoyancy tight and avoid unstable penetration.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive through a local operator.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed operator and respect underwater heritage rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive on a well-preserved cargo wreck, suitable for confident beginners and easy-going recreational divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wreck is primarily a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the value is on the submerged wreck itself.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Cecina dive-center page with Melania depth recommendation.
History article on the Melania wreck off the Costa degli Etruschi.
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