Dive-site story
The bow section of the Greek freighter Pavlos V rests on an open sandy seabed off Sicily's western coast. Sunk by an on-board fire that split the hull, the inverted, tilted bow structure acts as an artificial reef attracting schooling pelagics and bottom-dwelling predators. Internal silt buildup and deteriorating metal framing demand caution during penetration.
Intact hull framing and winches colonized by sponges and bryozoans
Predatory fish patrolling open water around the wreckage
Octopuses and moray eels sheltering in collapsed plate crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn yields the calmest seas and clearest water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater amberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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