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Dive Sites - Gibraltar

Camp Bay with Simply Diving SpainTake a step back into the past. Join us for some of the world’s best wreck diving among the most varied marine life of the Mediterranean.

Gibraltar sits at the entrance to one of the world’s natural crossroads, the Gibraltar Strait. Home to a huge diversity of marine species, it is here, at this northern “Pillar of Hercules”, where the incoming current of the Atlantic Ocean mixes with the denser Mediterranean Sea to create a unique combination of flora and fauna.

Choose from wrecks dating back to Napoleonic times or World War II, or dive the Camp Bay Artificial Reef Project, boasting vast schools of boxfish, damselfish and Anthias, as well as pipefish, Atlantic Torpedo rays, octopus and cuttlefish.

  1. Bottle Site (5-25m) For hundreds of years ships have been anchoring in the shallow sheltered water on the western side of “The Rock”.
  2. Pilot Boat (34m) A 15m, 150-ton steam trawler used by the Navy during WWI to patrol the waters surrounding Gibraltar. Sank in 1917 following an explosion, she now sits upright in 34 metres of water.
  3. Mount Olivet (22m) Known locally as the “Inner and Outer”, this anti-submarine trawler was sunk in 1942 and eventually broken into two after several attempts to lift it.
  4. Cannon Pile (27m) A large collection of steel cannon believed to have come from a Spanish siege barge circa 1782.
  5. SS Excellent (25-28m) One of Gibraltar’s most popular dive sites, this 1082-ton, steel-clad steamer sank after a collision in 1888. Lying upside down, she has three access points, perfect for the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty. The iron prop and giant four-bladed propeller lie nearby on the seabed. Home to a profusion of colourful marine life, from gorgonians and fanworms to spider crabs and lobsters. Also expect to see conger eels or the odd moray.
  6. Italian Chariot (33m) There isn't much left of this chariot after it was mistaken for a torpedo and blown up. It’s believed to have been the chariot that broke down on “Buster” Crabb.
  7. Mui (35m) Ex-Navy wooden cutter sitting on sand and rock.
  8. Helen (21m) 20m Spanish fishing vessel which is every divers’ idea of what a wreck looks like. She sits on her keel with easy access to the wheelhouse. Excellent photo opportunities.
  9. Pilot Boat (22m)
  10. SS Rosslyn (21m) A very scenic wreck dive, the 3679-ton, 340ft long steamer sank in 1916 and now lies at the bottom of the South Mole. Covered in Anthias and damselfish, this wreck – the largest in Gibraltar - is excellent for photography.
  11. Aircraft (40m) Bristol Bombay mono-plane bomber which ditched into the sea following engine trouble in 1941.
  12. Mortar Ball Site (39m)
  13. Rosia Bay Steeped in history, this area has a variety of features. The bay itself – sheltered and easily accessible - is a perfect spot for training as well as recording marine life. Expect to come across cars and admiralty anchors!
  14. Seven Sisters (0-20m) Boasting a profusion of marine life, these rocky pinnacles display the history of Gibraltar shipping. Anchors, clay pipes and pottery can all be found scattered around the site.
  15. Five Wrecks (20m) A cluster of boats scuttled to encourage marine life, including the Okeanos, El Pipo and the Mollymock.
  16. Ark of Jesus Christ (19m) Forming part of the Camp Bay Artificial Reef Project, this intact, wooden, Spanish fishing boat sits upright close to two other small wrecks, the Basha and the Seamaster.
  17. Camp Bay Conservation Site (Beach-19m) For the last three decades, a number of vessels have been purposefully sunk to create an artificial reef and encourage marine diversity. The result is the perfect divers’ playground! With 11 wrecks in the one site, Camp Bay is the ultimate locality for conducting the PADI Advanced Open Water diver course, plus PADI Specialties such as Wreck Diver, Underwater Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Project Aware Fish ID.
  18. The 482M (17m) The immensely impressive Royal Navy cable-laying barge was deliberately sunk in 1990 as part of the artificial reef project. Sitting upright in 17m of water, the 482 is 30m long. Wreck Specialty divers can penetrate its engine room, while all others can marvel at the huge variety of both large and small fish.
  19. Europa Reef (18-62m) For experienced divers only, this spectacular dive has plenty to see, including Admiralty and Roman anchors.
  20. Los Picos (19-80m) A huge pinnacle of rock surrounded by deep water. A stunning dive.
  21. Fred Flintstone’s Submarine (34-46m) Believed to be an Italian submarine sunk off the Rock during WWII, this wreck is home to grouper, eels, rays and the occasional Sunfish.
  22. Eastern Reef (36-46m) Large boulders inhabited by Conger Eels and grouper.

Fast Facts

Visibility: 10-25 metres

Water Temp: 16-24°C

Time: 8.00am–5.30pm (approx.)

Price: €130

Includes two guided dives, full equipment rental, hotel/apartment pick-up and drop off, transportation to and from Gibraltar in air-conditioned minibus, plus light refreshments (bottled water, fruit juice, cookies and après-dive beers).

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Map of Gibraltar dive sites

La Costa Tropical

  • La Costa Tropical

…is home to one of Spain's most popular dive sites and part of one of its most fascinating Marine Reserves.

Tarifa

  • Gibraltar

…is where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Some of the best diving on the Iberian Peninsula for its multitude and variety of marine life.

Local Wrecks

  • Gibraltar

…can be found just a short boat or minibus journey away. Step into the past and meet some amazing sea life at the same time.