Explore Villasimius
Villasimius is located on the southern edge of Sardinia, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. It offers some of the very best diving anywhere in Italy, with pinnacles, headlands, wrecks and caves to explore in the Capo Carbonara National Marine Park which is found close by.
There are a number of dive centres and dive resorts within the small town, so you will have plenty of options to choose from. Dive courses are popular in Villasimius due to the calm, clear waters. There are several liveaboards which sail around Sardinia and which visit the dive sites around Villasimius.
Highlights of scuba diving in Villasimius include exploring isolated, paradisiacal islands like Isola dei Cavoli and the chance to dive a number of fascinating shipwrecks.
Top Villasimius Dive Sites
1. Cavoli Ship
The Cavoli Ship isn’t a wreck but a fascinating formation of rocks covered in dense seaweed. This attracts nudibranchs, small fish, and large groupers. It offers an easy diving experience suitable for both scuba and freediving, with its unique rock formations being the main draw.
2. EGLE Wreck
The EGLE Wreck sits at 35 meters, making it ideal for advanced scuba divers. It was torpedoed in WWII and hosts camouflaged fish like scorpionfish and schools of amberjacks. Its history and depth offer a thrilling adventure for seasoned divers.
3. Santa Caterina
Santa Caterina is renowned for its iron beacon and impressive granite formations at a depth of 12 meters. It's teeming with marine life such as bream, snappers, and groupers, offering a delightful experience for both scuba divers and freedivers.
4. Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area
This protected zone boasts vibrant underwater landscapes and diverse marine life, including octopuses and sea breams. Suitable for both easy scuba and freediving, it offers stunning underwater scenery and is part of a larger conservation effort.
5. Secca di Santa Caterina
Located within a marine protected area, this site features large schools of fish, including barracudas and groupers. It provides an easy to moderate diving experience primarily for scuba divers, with its ecological importance highlighting the need for conservation.
