Independent clear-water wreck description.
Advanced Palamós wreck dive on the Costa Brava.
Advanced Palamós wreck dive on the Costa Brava.
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Boreas is a deliberately sunk wreck off Palamós on the Costa Brava, explored as a boat dive over open water and into enclosed sections of the hull for trained scuba divers. The wreck offers a clear route along the bow and deck, then through the hold and engine-room spaces, with steady fish life and conservative planning needed for the depth and overhead sections.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 35m
Depth Note
Bow descent starts around 22 m; the propeller and main wreck sections reach the low-30 m range.
Best Season
summer
Typical Conditions
Generally clear water with limited current; warmer months are the most comfortable.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The wreck has depth and overhead exposure; manage gas, no-decompression limits, and any penetration conservatively.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; experienced wreck divers are the right fit for any internal exploration.
Legal Notes
Managed wreck in the Palamós area; follow local operator guidance and site rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A bow-line descent leads into deck-level exploration of the hold, engine room, kitchen, and captain's cabin.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the wreck sits well below comfortable breath-hold depth.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits well below the surface and is normally reached by boat.
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.
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Research Sources
Independent clear-water wreck description.
Local operator presentation of Boreas as a popular technical wreck dive.
Reported current, visibility, and marine-life mix.
Short boat run, advanced wreck profile, and interior-route details.
Boat access, advanced level, and eco-guided route listing.
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