Barranco del Quiquere wrecks

A battle won by the fish

These three wooden fishing boats, built during the last century with the firm intention of confronting the ocean to seize its fish, have ironically ended their days on the seabed, becoming the home of those who were once their prey.

The two shallower ships are almost intact. In contrast, the deeper one has a ghostly appearance, with its frames protruding from the keel like the ribs of a backbone.

The turquoise blue of the water and the ease of access invite you to dive in with goggles and a snorkel. From the coast, you descend the cliff stairs to the shore, where the immersion begins.

For scuba diving, we will dive perpendicularly to the shore until we reach the first two ships. It is preferable to leave the third wreck for access from a boat due to its depth and distance.

In this way, we can explore the ships or stop to investigate the sand, as it hides angel sharks, eagle rays, and large skates. We must always monitor the dive computer, as it’s easy to need a decompression stop.