San Andrés wreck
The San Andrés is a 19th-century steamship wreck on the east side of Tarifa Island. Ocean Addicts lists it at 25-30 m, medium-to-high difficulty, with dentex, sea bream, schools of fish and possibly sunfish. Alcaidesa Marina calls it a delicate dive at about 25 m at the most accessible part, reaching about 45 m beyond the ship's bridge, and describes the wreck as an English paddle steamer. Position estimated from the island outline, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Strait of Gibraltar & Cádiz (Tarifa)
- Area: Tarifa Island (Isla de las Palomas)
- Depth: 25–45 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck, boat
- Coordinates: 36.005, -5.6035 (approximate)
- Highlights: 19th-century steamship, dentex and bream schools, possible sunfish
- Tips: Within the Parque Natural del Estrecho; per Ocean Addicts all dives there are guided, so go with a local centre. Check wind and current on the day. Depth beyond the bridge reaches about 45 m.