Wreck of the Don Pedro – Balearic Islands – Ibiza & Formentera
Site Overview
The Don Pedro is a 142 m cargo ship sunk off Ibiza Town in 2007, lying at 25-45 m and ranking among the largest wrecks in the Mediterranean. Advanced and technical divers explore its vast hull, where groupers, barracuda and conger eels now reside, and the scale is genuinely awe-inspiring. Its depth demands careful planning and gas management, making it a serious wreck dive. The Don Pedro is a bucket-list site for experienced Mediterranean wreck enthusiasts. 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 the shot line to the upper structure at 25 m, exploring the hull with a torch and watching your depth and deco closely. Circle the superstructure, then begin a long, planned ascent with decompression stops as required. 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
Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Bream
Diplodus spp.
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Extreme depth
- Silt disturbance
- Nitrogen and deco limits
- Boat traffic overhead
- Confined interior
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Built for advanced and technical divers comfortable with 25-45 m profiles and deco procedures who want a massive, intact wreck. It rewards wide-angle photographers and experienced wreck explorers. Proper certification and planning are essential. 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
- Ibiza Wreck Diving
- Don Pedro Expeditions
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Ibiza Town • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Ibiza Town • 5km away