This dive site features The Gorgonian, an early 20th-century cargo ship wreck located on a sandy bed in front of the beach of the launches of Tarifa. The wreck rests on its side in a south-north direction, with its shallowest point at 18 meters and reaching a maximum depth of 30 meters. It's considered an advanced dive due to its depth and potential conditions.
While specific marine life is not detailed, the wreck likely serves as an artificial reef, attracting various Mediterranean fish species such as groupers, moray eels, and schools of smaller fish. Invertebrates like octopus, nudibranchs, and sponges may also colonize the wreck structure, and as the name suggests, gorgonians might be found attached to parts of the ship.
This site is best visited by advanced divers due to the depth and the potential for variable currents, typical of the Strait of Gibraltar area. The use of Nitrox is recommended to extend bottom time safely. Visibility can be good, but currents may affect it. It's a prime location for those interested in wreck exploration and underwater photography of historical structures.
