La Herradura – SS Delfos – Andalusia – Mediterranean Coast (Almería & Costa Tropical)
Site Overview
The SS Delfos is a cargo ship resting at 15-25 m off La Herradura, its hull now a haven for macro life including nudibranchs, octopus and morays. A popular Costa Tropical wreck for Advanced divers, it combines easy access with reliable small critters and the occasional conger eel. The clear water makes the wreck photogenic, and the surrounding reef adds variety. The SS Delfos is a solid macro wreck on the Granada coast. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.
Dive Briefing
"Boat to the wreck and descend to the deck at 15 m, circling slowly and checking the hull for nudibranchs and octopus. Scan the openings for morays, then ascend with a safety stop and watch for boat traffic on exit. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Nudibranch
Chromodoris spp.
Best: Year-round
Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Wrasse
Labrus spp.
Best: Year-round
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Sharp edges
- Silt disturbance
- Depth and nitrogen limits
- Boat traffic overhead
- Confined structure
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Suited to Advanced divers wanting a macro-rich wreck with reliable nudibranchs and octopus. It appeals to photographers and wreck enthusiasts. Training divers build skills here under guidance. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- La Herradura Diving
- Costa Tropical Dive
Photography Info
Best for: macro, wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
La Herradura • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
La Herradura • 5km away