L’Aquila di Mare
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★★★★☆ Banco di Santa Croce
The Banco di Santa Croce is an extraordinary dive site that is easily accessible. The shoal is counted among the most beautiful dive sites in the Mediterranean for the variety of marine species and colors. The main cap is situated at a depth of 9 meters and reaches about 60 meters.
★★★★☆ Gli Archetti
Archetti in Giannutri offer a captivating dive among natural arches and tunnels with stunning light effects, on seabeds from 5 to 30 m. Among rocks and Posidonia live wrasses, sea bream, moray eels, groupers, lobsters, and sometimes dentex and barracuda, in an environment suitable for all divers.
★★★★☆ Faraglioni di Punta della Madonna
As soon as you leave the port of Ponza, after having passed the Grotte di Pilato, you will find the Faraglioni di Punta della Madonna which offer both wall and cave diving starting from a depth of 4 meters and suitable for everyone. The site is easily accessible by dinghy.
★★★★☆ Le Formiche
They are located near the southeastern part of the island of Ponza and are one of the most interesting points for diving: there are gullies at a depth of 30 meters, which overlook a ledge that slopes down to over 50 meters, and from a siphon a small cave is accessed from the access to 18m.
★★★★☆ Secca dei mattoni
Located between Ponza and Palmarola, the Secca dei Mattoni is an important site in terms of archeology since an ancient Roman ship sank right here. Even today there are amphorae, finds from the Roman era and a Bourbon anchor. The site can be reached in a short time with a dinghy.
★★★★☆ Relitto LST 349 - Prua
This place is located in the western part of Ponza, it offers a wall full of life at the base of it lies the bow of the shipwreck from the Second World War, lying in navigation trim at a depth of 30 meters, divided into two parts and partly penetrable . Reachable by dinghy.
★★★★☆ Punta San Francesco
The dive takes place a short distance from the fully protected area of the Giannutri marine protected area which guarantees the possibility of spectacular encounters at any depth. The site is marked by two mooring buoys anchored at a depth of approximately 12/14 m on a rocky bottom.
★★★★☆ Lago di Trevignano Romano
Lake Bracciano, is far from less than an hour from Rome, is a hub for Roman diving. It’s the perfect place for introductory dives for all levels.
★★★★☆ Punta Pennello
Punta Pennello, at Giannutri’s western tip, offers a deep and challenging dive (45–50 m) along a wall rich in gorgonians, sponges, and crevices. Frequent currents and abundant marine life—lobsters, scorpionfish, amberjacks, dentex, and John Dory—make it both technical and fascinating.
★★★★☆ Secca di Punta Secca
Punta Secca Shoal, off Giannutri’s northern tip, is a rocky rise from over 40 m to about 10 m below the surface. Suitable for experienced divers, its walls are covered with gorgonians, sponges, and corals, and frequented by both pelagic and resident fish.
★★★★☆ Cala dei Santi
Cala dei Santi, on the Monte Argentario coast, offers a dive rich in color and biodiversity. Depths range from 5 to 25 m, with rocks, Posidonia meadows, and small caves. Sheltered and scenic, it’s suitable for all levels and ideal for underwater photography.
★★★★☆ Bracciano
Training site located towards the end of the Lungo Lago Argenti di Bracciano (RM). Entry from the shore and depth from 0 meters to 16 meters (a lot of finning is needed!). Easy parking (paid and free).
★★★★☆ Lago di Capodacqua
The reservoir of Capodacqua (AQ) is a suggestive site of great interest. In its fresh and crystal clear waters it is possible to admire the ancient medieval ruins.
★★★★★ Scoglio del Vervece
The rock of Vervece is located about 1 km from the port of Marina della Lobra characterized by walls that descend to a depth of 50 meters. On the east side, at about 12 meters, it is possible to admire the Madonnina del Vervece placed in memory of the victims of the sea. It is part of the Punta Campanella park.
★★★★☆ Faro della Guardia di Levante
We are located in the southernmost point of the island, where Mount Guardia ends on the sea and you can see the Faro della Guardia, important for sea and air navigation. Given the geography of the place there are often currents along the walls. Site accessible by dinghy.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 13:00 |