Historical wreck context and degraded-condition note.
Heinkel He 111 is a WWII bomber wreck for experienced divers.
Heinkel He 111 is a WWII bomber wreck for experienced divers.
Heinkel He 111, Wreck is the remains of a WWII bomber off Tarragona near Punta de la Mora. Recently re-identified after being long mistaken for a civil-war aircraft, it now sits as a broken wreck on a sandy seabed. The dive is a close-range wreck search with low visibility and careful buoyancy, not a long scenic swim. Expect a short, structured dive with more focus on wreck reading than marine drama.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m
Depth Note
The wreck sits about 30 m down near Punta de la Mora.
Best Season
Winter, when calmer seas and clearer water are most likely.
Typical Conditions
Sandy bottom, low visibility, and a compact wreck profile; winter tends to be the calmest window.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep a tight buddy pair and buoyancy control; the wreck is easiest to lose in poor visibility and debris can be confusing.
Access Restrictions
Advanced certification recommended; the wreck is a poor fit for casual or first-time wreck dives.
Legal Notes
Confirm local site rules with your operator before diving a documented historic wreck.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Short guided wreck dive on a brittle aircraft frame. Stay close to the plan because the site reads best at short range.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; this is a scuba wreck where close-range navigation matters.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling.
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
Historical wreck context and degraded-condition note.
West Tarragona wreck zone and low visibility.
Identification and depth near Punta de la Mora.
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