Reggio Messina

Only 25 minutes by boat from the port of L'Estartit in the Montgrí Natural Park the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter lies the impressive wreck of the Reggio di Messina This 115-meter-long ferry once provided rail transport between Sicily and mainland Italy In 1991 it was towed from Barcelona to Estartit where it was deliberately sunk to create an artificial reef Since then the site has become a must-see technical diving spot on the Costa Brava However winter storms have severely damaged the structure now broken into three parts the bow the central area and the stern The wreck lies at a depth of between 27 and 35 meters making it a dive reserved for experienced divers Level 2 or Advanced minimum Due to its depth and marine conditions diving on the Reggio di Messina is only possible if the weather permits