Explore Porto Ercole
Porto Ercole is a port town located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Diving takes place on the Argentario promontory where Porto Ecole is situated and at the small islands of Giglio and Giannutri. The seascape features fascinating rock formations which have assembled through years of erosion into beautiful arches, caves and canyons while deep wrecks can be found rising up out of the seabed.
In the town of Porto Ercole, there are only a handful of dive centres. It is possible to complete dive courses at most of the centres, with courses ranging from open water to becoming a dive professional.
Top Porto Ercole Dive Sites
1. Shoal of Capo Duomo
The Shoal of Capo Duomo is a vibrant dive site with walls covered in red gorgonian sea fans, sponges, spirographs, and crinoids. Divers may encounter barracuda circling above. This site is suitable for advanced scuba divers due to its depth beyond 50 meters and complex underwater formations.
2. The Christ
Located 15 meters deep, The Christ dive site features a statue of Christ on the Argentario promontory. It offers an easy scuba diving experience with diverse marine life, including sponges and small fish. This site is ideal for both scuba and freediving.
3. Anna Bianca Wreck
Resting on the sandy seabed at 40 meters, the Anna Bianca Wreck is a cargo ship of Italian heritage. It's an advanced scuba diving site where divers can explore the wreck alongside amberjacks, snappers, and barracuda. This site is perfect for wreck diving enthusiasts.
4. Punta delle Seche
Punta delle Seche features a shallow plateau extending to 40 meters deep, making it suitable for both scuba and freediving. The site is home to San Pietro fish, jackfish, and barracuda, surrounded by sea daisies, sponges, and spirographs. It offers excellent opportunities for underwater photography.
5. Giannutri Marine Park
Giannutri Marine Park is a protected area with diverse marine life and various diving spots. The park offers easy to advanced scuba diving experiences, with opportunities to see groupers, moray eels, and vibrant coral formations. It's an ecologically significant zone promoting conservation efforts.
