Italy

Scoglietto - Cristo (★4.5)

To the north of the Scoglietto of Portoferraio, a pedestal with a plaque depicting Christ has been placed. It is located at a depth of 39 meters, against a beautiful wall covered with red Gorgonians and inhabited by octopuses, lobsters, and nudibranchs. We are still in the park area, which is why fish are abundant

Scubapro

Grotta di Cala Rotonda (★4.1)

Starting from inside the nice bay, one follows the N coast keeping the rocks on the right-side. The rocks form a small wall first, then become more chaotic. A small, quite narrow in height cavern opens up just outside the bay.

MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO, 16033 LAVAGNA

Secca dell'Isuela (★4.3)

Most renowned and coveted dive among those in the park, beautiful also the location that outdoors on clear days allows you to see the coast from Camogli to Genoa in all its splendor.

ORSO DIVING CLUB, 07021 Arzachena

Tavolara - Secca del Papa 2 (★4.5)

The shoal is divided in two by a sandy channel (Papa 1 and Papa 2). The top of the first is 15 m, while that of the second is 24 m. Each of the two parts is served by a mooring buoy. The characterizing aspects of the dive are the incredible quantity of fish and the coralligenous environment.

NASIM CHARTER SRL, 00183 Roma

Parete del Corallo (★4.0)

Almost 2 miles south of Riva di Traiano, at the beginning of Capo Linaro, you will find this splendid “panettone“ about 100 meters long. It is very interesting in on the open seaside, as it is completely covered with red coral and full of ravines where conger eels and lobsters are found.

ORSO DIVING CLUB, 07021 Arzachena

Mortoriotto (★4.4)

The two islets of Mortoriotto are located north of the larger island of Mortorio.The diving spot is located around the outermost islet and, except for the presence of strong currents, total circumnavigation is possible.

Dive Blu, 70126 Bari

Scoglio dell’Eremita Parete Sud (★4.4)

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.

Dive Blu, 70126 Bari

Port'alga parete destra (★4.2)

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.

Aqualung

Canalone (★4.4)

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.

MUCIARA DIVING CENTER, 98050 SANTA MARINA SALINA (estate)/A

Punta Castagna (★4.3)

Peculiar seascape due to the volcanic nature of the rocks. Namely, pumex makes the sediment whitish and bright, definitely uncommon to see. A flat part of sand and rocks drops-off into sloping rocks that seem endless...

LA TRIBU DIVING ACADEMY, 19038 Sarzana

Punta Persico (★3.8)

This diving point is along Porto Venere coast. It’s a shallow goes towards the open sea. Maximum depth 20 meters. we can reach this diving point in 15 minutes of navigation time.

DIVING CENTER SARACEN, 90129 Palermo

Junkers Ju-52 (Wreck) (★4.7)

A few hundred meters from the port of Isola delle Femmine is the wreckage of the German Junkers 52 aircraft. It was shot down in April 1943, and now sits at 46 meters deep on a sandy bottom.

DIVE MODE A.S.D., 00046 Grottaferrata

Le Formiche (★4.1)

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.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

I Giardini di Caprera (★4.1)

One of the numbers dive site on the east of Caprera. Starting from the anchor buoy, continue southwards, keeping the coast of Caprera on the left side. After a first stretch of landslide, the seabed drops rapidly down to a depth of about 30m.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Molo IV (★4.2)

Molo IV is one of the most visited dive sites in the Marine Protected Area of Ventotene and Santo Stefano. It is located close to the latter island and offers bathymetrics for every level of experience. Seabed characterized by large boulders placed on a slope that degrades from -6 meters to over -45 meters.

SPORTING CLUB CAVO DIVING, 57038 Rio

Maldive (★4.5)

This site in Palmaiola Island is 30 minute trip. We anchor at the southeast the island, in a depth of about 10 meters; we descend along the anchor line, following the tip of the island which gently slopes down to the bottom. We continue to swim, finding two rockslides at a maximum depth of about 25 meters.

DIVING CENTER SARACEN, 90040 isola delle femmine

Parete delle Gorgonie (★4.5)

The Gorgonian Wall is located on the north side of Isola delle Femmine, right on the border of Zone A, the Capo Gallo Marine Protected Area, and Isola delle Femmine. A descent into the blue water takes us to a plateau at a depth of about 22 meters. From here, a wall rich in red gorgonians and sponges begins.

Aqualung

Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina (★4.7)

The wreck of Capitan Antonio lies on a 12m deep seabed divided into three sections: the bow lies to the south and reaches the surface, the middle section lies to the south and the stern is displaced about 30m to the south.

Borgo Marina Diving a.s.d., 18100 Imperia

Controfrati (★4.1)

Dive similar to the Friars, but certainly much less frequented is also 'rich in dens and crevices where lobster octopus moray eels etc. are stationed. Encounters with shy sunfish are frequent at this site.

Borgo Marina Diving a.s.d., 18100 Imperia

BR-20 Wreck (★4.7)

It is the wreck of the only example of the Cicogna bomber still existing at sea, sunk on the night of June 13, 1945 on a sandy bottom at a depth of 47 metres. The BR-20 was equipped with two twin star engines of 1000 hp, each which still have their 24 cylinders.

DIVING CENTER SARACEN, 90040 isola delle femmine

Franata di Ponente (★4.7)

West of the Isolotto di Isola delle Femmine, a 10-minute boat ride from the diving site we can find Franata di Ponente, a dive suitable for everyone from beginners to experts; its depth varies from 5 to 50 meters.

Mares

Secca dei Principi (★3.7)

Secca dei Principi, off the coast of Civitavecchia between Santa Marinella and the Riva di Traiano marina, is a diving site characterised by walls that start at about 8 metres and slope down to seabeds rich in two-coloured gorgonians and marine flora. The dive offers picturesque scenery and good biodiversity.

DIVING CENTER SARACEN, 90040 isola delle femmine

Scalo Madonna (★4.8)

Opposite the Diving Center we can find Scalo della Madonna with entrance from the beach suitable for all training dives in confined waters and night dives.

Borgo Marina Diving a.s.d., 18100 Imperia

Saraghi-Imperia-18mts (★4.6)

This dive is characterized by dry rocks which stand in a poseidonia garden, on a sandy backdrop, particularly rich in fake red mediterranean coral.

Mares

Secca di Ponente (★4.6)

The top of the shoal is between 8 m and 15 m deep, for about 300 metres in length, with its flattened ovoid shape, more or less parallel to the coast and about 300 metres away from it. It offers a conformation rich in ravines, small and large hollow caves, imposing rocks and walls.

Borgo Marina Diving a.s.d., 18100 Imperia

Canyon Terra (★4.5)

Some big rocky benches form an interesting area to dive. Rich in yellow and violet sponges, often you con meet bunches of groupers. The site is attractive for its morphology.

DIVING CENTER SARACEN, 90040 isola delle femmine

Parete del Corallo (★4.5)

Just a few minutes’ boat ride from the port of Isola delle Femmine to the west of Isolotto we can find wall of Ponente, with vertical walls from 25 to 50 meters, a true paradise of biodiversity.

Mares

Boa dei Faraglioni (★4.8)

The Cyclops Islands are located in a Marine Protected Area only 150 meters from shore off of the seaside village of Aci Trezza near Catania, Sicily, Italy. Ranging from 2-25 meters deep, it is a diver’s and snorkeler’s paradise with volcanic seabeds teeming with an abundance of marine life.

Scubapro

Curvone (★4.2)

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.

MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO, 16033 LAVAGNA

Scoglio del sale (★4.1)

A dive site with anchorage, mixed sand and rock bottom, ideal for beginners where you can learn all the exercises in a delimited and well-protected basin.

A.S.D. SUBAMICI, 88068 SOVERATO

Madonnina, Subamici (★4.9)

Diving from the shore, this is a dive that goes from the shore towards open water where you can meet the statue of Our Madonna at a depth of 7 m. For those who are very religious, a special dive with a prayer

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Le Sconciglie (★4.1)

Two rocks, made of lava stone, outcrop in the northern part of the island. Surrounding the reefs, in the inner part, there’s a shallow-water platform.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Punta Falconiera (★4.3)

Located very close to the port, it has two different itineraries: an archaeological site and a wall. Both routes are suitable for both beginners and more experienced divers. In the first we can see stocks of Roman and Punic anchors already at 18m. The wall is full of ravines and also has a very large cave.

Altamarea Diving Center, 90144 Palermo

Secca della Colombara (★4.7)

Fifteen minutes by boat from the port of Ustica is this incredible shoal which, from a depth of 50m, goes up to a depth of 3 meters at the top. The formation makes it accessible to both beginners and experienced divers.

Altamarea Diving Center, 90144 Palermo

Cala Galera (★4.2)

One mile southwest of Ustica harbor is Punta Galera: a lava flow bisects a bay. Here you can follow several dive routes that allow you to follow profiles suitable for divers of any experience. It is also one of the sites where courses are held.

Altamarea Diving Center, 90144 Palermo

Punta San Paolo (★4.0)

A few minutes from the port, in a south-south-west direction, there is a lava wall that reaches a depth of 40 meters from the surface. Characterized by the presence of a canyon: the famous “Spaccazza di San Paolo“ which creeps into the mountain for several metres.

Altamarea Diving Center, 90144 Palermo

Punta dell’Arpa (★4.3)

About a mile and a half in a westerly direction from the port of Ustica, is Punta dell’Arpa, characterized on the surface by the presence of its famous “scoglio del cornutone“. Underwater, two large rocks rise from a sandy bottom of 40 m, whose walls are colonized by large branches of red gorgonians.

Odissey Diving Ponza, 04027 Ponza

Relitto LST 349 - Poppa (★4.2)

Place located in the western part of Ponza, the stern of the shipwreck from the Second World War lying in navigation trim at a maximum depth of 19 meters and partly penetrable. The propeller and engine are still visible. Also suitable for Open Water Divers. Reachable by dinghy.

MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO, 16033 LAVAGNA

Ciappa del Lupo (★4.6)

Ideal dive spot for courses and training. Mixed rock and sand bottom with posidonia. Slowly degrading. Burrowing fish and salps. Very beautiful and fascinating nocturnes.

Scubapro

Punta Secca (★4.2)

Dive site located on the border with the Protected Area of Giannutri not to be missed. Suitable for all diving levels and also for the conclusion of Open Water Diver courses.

Mares

Punta Falcone (★4.3)

Punta Falcone is the first dive site you meet in Santo Stefano. It has a seabed that slopes gently from -5 meters to -30 meters characterized by masons that hide dens and ravines. Diving is ideal for ’entry level’ divers and for carrying out advanced courses.

L’Aquila di Mare ASD, 67100 L’Aquila

Scoglio del Vervece (★4.6)

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.

Scubapro

Scoglio a Penna (★4.4)

The rock in Penna is a particular site located south of the promontory of Punta Campanella, in the marine park. You moor between the promontory and the rock at a depth of 20 meters and go all the way around the rock. Beautiful crack with plays of light at a depth of 7 meters. It enjoys excellent visibility.

A.S.D. SUBAMICI, 88068 SOVERATO

Torrazzo, Caminia (★4.8)

Dive on an overhanging cliff beautiful dive site for open water dives, max 12m. Dive along the rocks passage trough a canyon and ascent. Or go back down into the natural formations from 12m up to 0m.

Aqualung

Blu 70, Copanello (★4.7)

Beautiful dive for an open water cliff dive at 10 m. The dive usually lasts no less than 80 minutes, with descent from the dinghy at one point and ascent by dinghy at another point, accompanied by a boatman who guides the divers to the surface follows.

Aqualung

Parata di Punta Madonna (★4.3)

The Punta Madonna parade is the wall behind Punta Madonna, a real natural swimming pool where you can take courses, discoveries or take a dive in total relax. Characterized by stacks and walls with a maximum depth of 17 metres.

POSEIDON DIVING CENTER, 07041 Alghero

La Madonnina (★4.6)

The Madonnina is the dive site exactly below the Capocaccia promontory; after descending, follow a colorful wall to the Madonnina cavern, which is also rich in sponges, concretions and corals. However, one can move away from the wall to look for fish further offshore and deeper.

POSEIDON DIVING CENTER, 07041 Alghero

Il tunnel (★4.7)

The Tunnel Cave is a cave dive in very large spaces: its vault is 17 m high, impressive are the light effects when looking from the inside to the outside. There are also a couple of narrower tunnels reserved for those with a Cave patent.

POSEIDON DIVING CENTER, 07041 Alghero

Cala Verde (★4.7)

Dive spot suitable for Open Water Diver. The bottom slopes slowly down to 16-18 mt, easy to enter the water because of the always calm sea. Good for Try Scuba and Basic Diver exercises but also for compass navigation exercises. Great spot for snorkelers.

Mares

Sotto la Galleria (★4.5)

Located under the entrance tunnel to the Zingaro Nature Reserve on the Scopello side, this dive is suitable for all types of certifications, depending on the depth.

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