Melchuca wreck (Cala Montjoi)
The Melchuca ran aground in 1968 after colliding with the Massa d'Ors islet in a major storm; the captain tried to reach Roses but the ship's condition prevented it, and it grounded at Cala Montjoi, in front of the Bergantí islet. It lies at 5 to 17 m, a low-level wreck dive. Position estimated from maps and place names, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Catalonia (Costa Brava, Medes Islands, Costa Daurada)
- Area: Cap de Creus & Roses
- Depth: 5–17 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck, shore
- Coordinates: 42.2503, 3.2301 (approximate)
- Highlights: shallow wreck wrecked in a 1968 storm, easy dive in front of the Bergantí islet
- Permit: Inside the Cap de Creus Natural Park. Diving is allowed except in the s'Encalladora integral marine reserve, but only through a dive centre authorised by the park (each must use the park's Geoblau tracking and give a pre-dive eco-briefing); private divers must notify the park in advance (limits per boat: 6 dives a day, 30 a week, 120 a year). Night diving in the partial reserves needs a special authorisation, and introductory courses, first-level courses and baptisms are not allowed in the no-fishing sectors.
- Issuer / contact: Parc Natural de Cap de Creus (Generalitat de Catalunya)
- Phone: +34 972 193 191
- Email: pncapcreus@gencat.cat
- Address: Passeig Catalunya s/n, Vilajuïga (visitor information point)
- Tips: Shallow, beginner-friendly wreck; remains are scattered.