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Official tourism page naming Reggio Messina as the largest ship divers can visit on the Costa Brava.
Dive Spot Guide•
Reggio Messina (Wreck)
Deep Costa Brava wreck dive off L'Estartit.
Local operator required
Boat access, rope descent, and weather gating make operator support the practical default.
Boat-reached wreck near L'Estartit; plan for an advanced dive and a weather check before departure.
About Reggio Messina (Wreck)
Reggio Messina is a large purpose-sunk ferry wreck on the Montgri coast near L'Estartit, broken into sections and dived from a mooring line or rope. It is an advanced wreck dive with a real ferry profile, plenty of structure, and the usual wreck-life mix of sea bream, conger eels, scorpionfish, morays, octopus, and lobster around the hull.
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Research Estimate At Reggio Messina (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Reggio Messina (Wreck)?
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Reggio Messina (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m
Depth Note
Broken wreck sections sit in the upper 20s and run down to the mid-30s.
Best Season
Summer usually offers the easiest conditions; winter storms can affect the wreck and the schedule.
Typical Conditions
A broken ferry wreck on a buoyed line, with weather-dependent access and strong wreck structure.
Safety & Access At Reggio Messina (Wreck)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
This is an advanced wreck dive: stay close to the line, mind no-deco time, and do not push penetration without training.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and the dive is run only when conditions allow.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine park and operator rules on the Montgri coast.
Local Intel For Reggio Messina (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced wreck diving with a mooring-line descent, large sections, and plenty of structure to inspect.
Freediving
Not suitable for casual freediving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Wildlife at Reggio Messina (Wreck)
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Recent Logged Visits At Reggio Messina (Wreck)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Reggio Messina (Wreck)
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