Explore Ventotene

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.

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May 28–30, 2027 – Ventotene

An Unforgettable Diving Experience in Ventotene! Join us for the weekend of May 28–30, 2027, for an extraordinary diving adventure on the enchanting island of Ventotene! The Exclusive Package Includes: – A comfortable stay in a double room with half-board. – 3 exciting dives in the crystal-clear waters of Ventotene – Round-trip ferry ticket from Formia (departure May 28 at 2:00 PM) to Ventotene (departure May 30 at 5:45 PM)INVESTMENT: €369.00 for divers sharing a double room €225.00 non-diver rate in a double room Get ready to explore the depths of the Mediterranean, dive into a colorful underwater world, and create unforgettable memories with new diving friends! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity—book now by filling out this form and enjoy a weekend of diving adventures and relaxation on the island of Ventotene! For info and details: Fabrizio: +39 3662647727 To participate in all the exclusive events organized by the Roma Dive Diving School, you must be up to date with the annual membership fee of €25.00, payable to the bank account with IBAN IT08W0306909606100000198594 for each participant. For the diving fee, a medical certificate for non-competitive sports valid during the event period is required. Cancellation Penalties: In the event of cancellation, the Roma Dive Diving School will apply the following penalties: • 50% of the participation fee 30 days prior to departure; • 100% of the participation fee after that deadline.

Scuola Sub Roma Dive, Via Siculiana 75, 00133 Roma, RM, ITA

May 28, 2027

$413.72

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Diving in Ventotene

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.

Dive Centers

DIVING WORLD VENTOTENE

Via Porto Romano 7, 04031 Ventotene, LT - Italy

Dive Sites

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.

Mares

La Molara (★4.4)

It is located to the west of the island of S. Stefano in front of the dock called “la Madonnina“ on the border with the fully protected MPA area. In this seabed it is easy to meet schools of barracuda. It should be noted that this place has a particular archaeological, as well as biological, interest.

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.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Le Sconciglie (★4.2)

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.

The best Months to Dive in Ventotene

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!

Top Wildlife Sightings in Ventotene

Ventotene diving is becoming a secret hotspot for nursehound sharks who lay their eggs on sea fans, sponges and it seems even old fishing lines! Very lucky divers may even spot a mobula ray cruising through the blue, whose numbers seem to be on the rise in the Mediterranean Sea. Groupers and sea bream circle around the intriguing rock formations while meadows of Posidonia seagrass play a valuable role by providing refuge to juvenile fish. Rocky substrates are adorned with vibrant sea whip, anemones and deep inside caverns, a torch will reveal the countless number of shrimps found on the craggy floor. The channel between Ventotene and the nearby island attract larger pelagics such as dentex, amberjacks, and dense schools of barracuda.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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