Explore Numana
Located in the Marche region of Italy, bordering the Adriatic Sea, the Conero coast is one of Italy’s most beautiful coastlines. The town of Numana borders the ‘Costa del Conero’ which offers a wealth of Adriatic marine life, sunken cargo ships and unique seascapes characterised by limestone rock.
There are only a few dive centres located within the coastal town of Numana. The dive centres offer a range of dive courses from those wanting to try scuba diving for the first time to those wanting to become a professional dive instructor.
Top Numana Dive Sites
1. Wreck M/N Nicole
This site features a sunken wreck located 2 miles from Numana's port, lying at a depth of 6 to 13 meters. The ship's surface is adorned with starfish, oysters, and mussels, while sea bream and amberjack swim around. Suitable for all divers, it offers an easy scuba diving experience with accessible wreck exploration.
2. Secca Elle
Secca Elle presents a series of canyons reaching up to 10 meters deep. Here, you can observe cuttlefish displaying their intricate patterns and octopuses hiding under rocks. This site is suitable for both scuba diving and freediving, offering an adventure level that's easy to moderate.
3. Secca Dell'Ospedale
This site is characterized by limestone boulders rich with cracks, hosting nudibranchs, arrow ghost shrimp, and Partenope crabs. The dive offers an easy to moderate adventure level for scuba divers, with a special focus on macro photography and ecological exploration.
4. Portonovo Bay
Known for its beautiful underwater landscapes, Portonovo Bay offers an easy adventure level for both scuba and freediving. The area features diverse marine life including various fish species and sea anemones. It's part of a protected marine park, making it an important ecological zone.
5. Sirolo Marine Area
Located near the Conero Riviera, the Sirolo Marine Area offers stunning underwater formations and a variety of marine life. Suitable for easy to moderate scuba diving, the area is protected, emphasizing ecological preservation. Divers often spot groupers, moray eels, and colorful sponges.