Explore Apulia

Apulia, located in Southern Italy, is a diver's dream, offering an array of underwater adventures in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Known as the 'heel' of Italy's boot, this region boasts nearly 40 pristine dive sites suitable for all skill levels. The clear, azure waters provide an immersive experience, revealing a vibrant marine ecosystem teeming with life. The Marine Protected Area of Tremiti, an enchanting archipelago of five islands, stands out with its aquamarine waters concealing magnificent underwater caves and rocky archways, perfect for advanced divers seeking exploration and discovery.

For history enthusiasts, the region offers a unique twist with World War II plane wrecks resting on the seabed, adding a fascinating historical backdrop to your dives. The rich marine life, including barracuda and large lobsters, adds to the excitement. Apulia's accessibility is another perk, with dive sites just a short 10-minute boat trip away, allowing divers to maximize their underwater exploration. While the Adriatic side occasionally experiences high winds affecting water currents, the overall Mediterranean climate ensures pleasant diving conditions most of the year, making Apulia a must-visit destination for diving aficionados.

Places to Explore

Tremiti Archipelago

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Tremiti Archipelago is not the most well-known archipelago in the region, so it offers an uncrowded diving experience.

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Diver Level Programs / Courses

Dive Blu Diving Center sede Bari

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

15 Nov 2025

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Dive Blu Diving Center sede Bari

Open Water Diver

29 Nov 2025

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Cala Incina Parete Nord

It takes its name from the watchtower located high on the side towards Polignano a Mare. This cove is the natural continuation of the blade that comes from inland for several kilometers.

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8.0 m
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★★★★☆ La Palombara

This dive is named after a small inlet south of Otranto harbor, a quiet place where wild pigeons nest. It is also particularly interesting for the presence of amphora remains, a sign of ancient shipwrecks.

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★★★★★ Taglio delle Orte

The simplicity of this spot allows us to dive even inexperienced divers, a wall that goes from - 6 m down to a depth of - 22 m in the first section, while in the second section it goes down to - 32 m; rich in life and color.

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★★★★☆ Scoglio dell’Eremita Parete Sud

Sailing by sight in the direction of south Polignano, we come across the huge islet of San Paolo, commonly called Scoglio dell'Eremita: about 30m away from the coast, it rises sharply above the sea. The outline of this dive takes place on the side covered by the billows.

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7.0 m
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★★★★☆ Port'alga parete destra

Dive on the right wall of Port’alga, depth from 12 to 22 meters with wall and pinnacles rising from the seabed, present with cannabine axins which make this site characteristic. Interesting dive even at night.

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★★★★☆ Port’alga parete sinistra

Dive that starts from around 12m to reach 27m deep, simple dive even if the depth can become challenging, thanks to the rock that descends in steps it is a dive that can be suitable for all divers.

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★★★★☆ Cala Incina Parete Sud

Dive carried out off the wall located south of Cala Incina. Colorful and bright, it takes place along the extreme tongue of rock that flows offshore.

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★★★★☆ Scoglio dell’Eremita Parete Nord

Sailing by sight in the direction of south Polignano, we come across the huge islet of San Paolo or for many called Scoglio dell' Eremita: about 30mt from the coast, it rises sharply above the sea. The profile of this dive takes place in the shadow of the islet by following its wall northward.

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19.0 m
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7.0 m
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★★★★★ Santa Caterina di Nardò

Shore dive with easy entry from beach and maximum depth of 12/15 meters. It is located immediately at the foot of the Diving Center, easily accessible on foot.

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Scubapro

★★★★★ Junker 88

Dive site two miles from the coast, square dive profile in the blue, with a maximum depth of 35 meters. On a sandy bottom you can admire the Junker 88, a twin-engine bomber built by the German company Junkers GmbH.

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34.0 m
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16.0 m
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Scubapro

★★★★☆ Curvone

Wonderful wall accessible either from land via reef or by boat just moments from the dive. Dive suitable for all levels, with maximum depth of 24 meters.

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19.0 m
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★★★★★ Relitto Neuralia

Square dive on wreck. The ship lies on a sandy bottom 33 meters long 110 meters. Even from the first few meters of the descent you can see the very large wreck. It is located off Torre Inserraglio, 4 miles from Santa Caterina.

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31.0 m
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11.0 m
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Mares

★★★★☆ Le Macine

One of the underwater sites that tells the story, in fact it is possible to see underwater the weights that were used in medieval times to moor boats leaving for the holy land. The almost perfectly round shape with a hole in the center recalls the shape of the millstones used in stone mills

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★★★★☆ Canalone

Dive that develops from a depth of -10 m to approximately -20 m; you start from the shallowest part to descend towards the end of the gully about 70 meters long, which opens onto the sand. The return can be done either on the other side of the gully, or return to the Taglio delle Aragostelle, depending on air consumption.

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Mares

★★★★☆ L’Ancora

This site, suitable for those with minimum advanced certification, presents itself as an enormous formation that rises from 46m up to 24m. On the upper part around 26m there is a gigantic admiralty anchor

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Diving in Apulia

Apulia, Italy, offers a captivating array of dive sites for enthusiasts. Among the highlights is the Porto Selvaggio Marine Park, renowned for its clear waters and diverse marine life, making it ideal for shore diving. Here, divers might spot the fascinating dance of marine creatures during night dives or witness the unique behaviors of octopuses and seahorses. Wreck diving enthusiasts should not miss the Tremiti Islands, where the submerged remains of ancient ships lie. These islands also provide options for liveaboard diving, allowing explorers to access remote sites and enjoy a blend of shore and boat dives. This combination ensures a balanced diving adventure, accommodating both novice and experienced divers, while showcasing Apulia's underwater splendors.

The best Months to dive in Apulia

Apulia offers diving conditions that vary throughout the year, with water temperatures ranging from 13°C/55°F in winter to 27°C/81°F in summer. These fluctuations create unique experiences for divers across different seasons. The region is known for its relatively clear waters, with visibility often ranging between 10 meters/33 feet and 20 meters/66 feet, depending on the location and time of year.

Diving is possible year-round in Apulia. However, the best diving conditions are typically found from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is warm and the sea is calmer. During winter, stronger winds and currents can affect diving conditions, making some days less favorable for exploring the underwater landscape. Divers should stay informed about local weather forecasts to plan their dives accordingly.

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Centers Map

Dive Blu Diving Center sede Taranto

Viale Europa 94, 74122 Taranto, TA - ITA

Dive Blu Diving Center sede Bari

via Ignazio Lojacono 10-12, 70126 Bari, BA - ITA

DIVING LA BOA

Via Del Faro 139, 72015 Torre Canne, BR - ITA

Societa’ Nazionale di Salvamento sez. di Mono

VIA Roma 6, 70043 MONOPOLI, BA - ITA

Dive Blu Diving Center sede MONOPOLI

Via Aldo Moro 67/10, 70043 Monopoli, BA - ITA

A.S. Taras Sub Diving Center

Via Lido Bruno 82, 74122 Taranto, TA - ITA

Costa del Sud Diving Service

Lungomare Santa Caterina 6, 73050 Santa Caterina di Nardò, LE - ITA

SCUBA DIVING

via del Porto,1/4, 73028 OTRANTO, LE - ITA

A.C.S.D. VIRTUS - GARGANO DIVING

VIA ASCOLI KM 3.600, 71122 Foggia, FG - ITA

MARLINTREMITI ASD

VIA A. VESPUCCI, 71040 ISOLE TREMITI, FG - ITA