Lying between Ischia and Ponza, Ventotene is a small island off the western coast of Italy and the remains of an ancient volcano. Reached by regularly scheduled ferries, Ventotene has a rural and cultured feel with a history that dates back to Greek rule. Since 1997, the Protected Marine Area of the Islands of Ventotene and Santo Stefano conserves the surrounding waters, whose dive sites are characterised by caves, tunnels and arches.
Scuba diving in Ventotene is accessible from two dive centres on the island itself while some centres in Rome and Naples offer excursions to the area. Many of the area’s dive centres offer the full range of dive courses available.
The volcanic history of Ventotene showcases lava sand with a series of caves and underwater tunnels, such as the one found at ‘Secca dell’Archetto’. There a several dive sites with the majority of sites only descending to 40 metres, making Ventotene the ideal place to enrol in a dive course. The wreck of the ‘Santa Lucia’ lies on the seafloor at around 40 metres. Dive centres in Ventotene are dedicated to technical diving, where several Roman wrecks are accessible by those ready to head deeper.
The diving season in Ventotene runs from April through to October, with the busiest month likely to be August. A minimum water temperature of around 14℃ can be expected in the winter months, from January through to March, while in the summer, from July through to September, temperatures can reach a maximum of 26℃. If you decide to head out during the colder months, just remember to wrap up warm!
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