Wreck of the Sirio – Murcia – Cabo de Palos & Águilas
Site Overview
The Sirio is a 1906 Italian transatlantic liner wreck resting deep at 40-55 m off Águilas, its vast hull a technical-diving challenge for suitably qualified divers. Groupers and conger eels now inhabit the structure, and the scale is genuinely awe-inspiring for those with the right certification. Its depth demands careful gas planning and deco procedures, making it a serious historical wreck. The Sirio is a bucket-list deep dive on the Murcian 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 the shot line to the upper structure at 40 m, exploring the hull with a torch and watching your depth and deco closely. 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
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Best: Year-round
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
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 40-55 m profiles and deco who want a massive historic 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
- Águilas Technical Diving
- Sirio Expeditions
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Águilas • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Águilas • 5km away