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Dive Spot Guide•
Malakoff (Wreck)
Deep Menorca wreck dive with heavy fish life.
Local operator required
Boat logistics, current timing, and wreck-specific briefing are normally handled by a local dive center.
Boat-only advanced wreck dive off southwest Menorca, with strong-current windows and a focused artificial-reef route.
About Malakoff (Wreck)
Malakoff (Wreck) is a large French freighter wreck off southwest Menorca, now a deep artificial reef with heavy marine growth and plenty of fish life. It is a boat-only, advanced dive for qualified wreck divers who want a deliberate offshore run, careful gas planning, and a focused look at the wreck rather than an easy recreational profile.
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Research Estimate At Malakoff (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Malakoff (Wreck)?
Community sourced coordinates.
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Malakoff (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 38m
Depth Note
The wreck sits in the 30 to 38 m band on a sandy seabed and is consistently described as a deep, qualified-diver site.
Best Season
June to October, when warmer water and steadier sea conditions make deep wreck days more workable.
Typical Conditions
Clear Mediterranean water, a deep profile, and strong-current windows; operators treat it as an advanced boat dive.
Safety & Access At Malakoff (Wreck)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Depth, current, and wreck overheads make this a qualified-diver site; keep the briefing conservative and stay within wreck-training limits.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only, advanced-only, and current-sensitive; best handled with a local operator.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as an overhead environment and stay within briefing, gas, and wreck-training limits.
Local Intel For Malakoff (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wreck dive for qualified divers, with a concentrated route around the freighter and little margin for improvisation.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because the wreck is deep and current-sensitive.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling; this is a deep offshore wreck.
Wildlife at Malakoff (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Malakoff (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Malakoff (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
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