Formiche della Zanca

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Formiche della Zanca

★★★★☆ (1,238)

After Punta di Sant’Andrea we find semi-outcropping rocks that constitute the Zanca Ants. This site offers various more or less deep diving routes.

Lobsters, octopus, moray eels, conger eels, and the constant possibility of seeing pelagic fish such as snappers, barracuda, tuna, and eagle rays

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Elba Island

Elba Island

During the October vacations, we'll be diving at Isola d'Elba, as we do every year. The sea is still warm at this time of year. The www.ilcareno.com center is located in Saint Andrea on the north-western side. Depending on the weather, one or two daily trips to a marine reserve are planned. For those who don't dive, there are some great trails to do..... and pass an open over 2 days!!! The apartments/bungalows are just above the diving center and the sea is 50m away! Dates: October 19-26 More details later Info: Solti 076 358 46 48 dive@moramora.ch

October 18, 2026 +1 More
$1,092.40
CHF 850.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
180 Sightings
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34
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35
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38
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38
O
24
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10
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda

Barracuda
34 Sightings
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9
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0
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10
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15
O
0
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0
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0

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

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
9 Sightings
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9
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0
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0
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0

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
149 Sightings
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1
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2
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26
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36
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35
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27
O
18
N
4
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0

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
36 Sightings
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11
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12
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13
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0
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0
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0

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

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
22 Sightings
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14
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8
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0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Diving in Elba

Diving in Elba

Via del mare, 2, 57030 Procchio - Marciana, LI - Italy
Funny Diving GmbH, Tauchcontainer.ch

Funny Diving GmbH, Tauchcontainer.ch

Bahnhofstrasse 4, 4142 Muenchenstein, Switzerland
Enfola Diving Center

Enfola Diving Center

Loc. Enfola, 57037 Portoferraio, LI - Italy
ELBA DIVING CENTER

ELBA DIVING CENTER

VIALE ALDO MORO 42, 57033 MARCIANA MARINA, LI - Italy

DIVE CENTER BLU

Traversa di Via Marconi 19, 57034 Marina di Campo, LI - Italy

Il Careno Diving Center

Piazzetta Capo Sant’Andrea, 57030 Sant Andrea - Marciana, LI - Italy

Dive Sites Nearby

SHARK SCUOLA SUB FIRENZE, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli
Gli Archetti <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Gli Archetti (★4.3)

Archetti in Giannutri offer a captivating dive among natural arches and tunnels with stunning light effects, on seabeds from 5 to 30 m. Among rocks and Posidonia live wrasses, sea bream, moray eels, groupers, lobsters, and sometimes dentex and barracuda, in an environment suitable for all divers.
A.S.D. BOLLA BLU, 06019 Umbertide
Anna Bianca, Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

Anna Bianca, Wreck (★4.0)

The wreck of the Anna Bianca, a cargo ship sunk in 1971, lies north of Cala Ischiaiola at depths between 33 and 52 m. Split into two sections, it features a well-preserved stern and a fragmented bow. With excellent visibility, it hosts moray eels, congers, lobsters, and schools of shrimp.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Le Cerniette <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

Le Cerniette (★4.0)

Le Cerniette takes its name from the numerous groupers that can be encountered in this particular stretch of sea. It is one of the most visited dives in the Giannutri Marine Protected Area. Seabed that slopes gently from 10 meters to 25 meters up to the edge that descends to 50 meters.
L’Aquila di Mare ASD, 67100 L’Aquila
Punta San Francesco <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.9)</span>

Punta San Francesco (★3.9)

The dive takes place a short distance from the fully protected area of ​​the Giannutri marine protected area which guarantees the possibility of spectacular encounters at any depth. The site is marked by two mooring buoys anchored at a depth of approximately 12/14 m on a rocky bottom.
L’Aquila di Mare ASD, 67100 L’Aquila
Punta Pennello <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Punta Pennello (★4.2)

Punta Pennello, at Giannutri’s western tip, offers a deep and challenging dive (45–50 m) along a wall rich in gorgonians, sponges, and crevices. Frequent currents and abundant marine life—lobsters, scorpionfish, amberjacks, dentex, and John Dory—make it both technical and fascinating.
L’Aquila di Mare ASD, 67100 L’Aquila
Nasim, wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Nasim, wreck (★4.3)

The Nasim II wreck, a cargo ship sunk in 1976 near Cala Maestra, lies at 47–60 m on a sandy bottom. Surrounded by Fiat, Peugeot, and Mercedes cars from its deck, it’s a technical dive rich in biodiversity: groupers, lobsters, wrasse, and pelagics enrich the site.
Scubapro
Le Scalette <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Le Scalette (★4.1)

Le Scalette, on Giannutri’s eastern side, offers a varied dive for all levels. Depths from 5 to 30 m alternate rocky steps and Posidonia meadows. Passages and crevices shelter abundant marine life, making it scenic and enjoyable year-round.
L’Aquila di Mare ASD, 67100 L’Aquila
Secca di Punta Secca <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Secca di Punta Secca (★4.2)

Punta Secca Shoal, off Giannutri’s northern tip, is a rocky rise from over 40 m to about 10 m below the surface. Suitable for experienced divers, its walls are covered with gorgonians, sponges, and corals, and frequented by both pelagic and resident fish.
Scubapro
Punta Secca <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Punta Secca (★4.2)

Dive site located on the border with the Protected Area of Giannutri not to be missed. Suitable for all diving levels and also for the conclusion of Open Water Diver courses.
L’Aquila di Mare ASD, 67100 L’Aquila
Cala dei Santi <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Cala dei Santi (★4.1)

Cala dei Santi, on the Monte Argentario coast, offers a dive rich in color and biodiversity. Depths range from 5 to 25 m, with rocks, Posidonia meadows, and small caves. Sheltered and scenic, it’s suitable for all levels and ideal for underwater photography.
Mares
Isola Argentarola <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

Isola Argentarola (★4.0)

Anchoring point at about 10 meters depth, suitable site for beginners up to experts. The landing is almost always sheltered from wind and waves and therefore facilitates the operations of entry and exit of the divers from the water.
Diving in Elba Snc, 57030 Procchio (Li)
Pianosa Boa 5 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Pianosa Boa 5 (★4.6)

This dive is located just south of the Pianosa rock. The peculiarity is certainly a large cave that cuts through the entire shoal. Pelagic fish are plentiful.
Diving in Elba Snc, 57030 Procchio (Li)
Pianosa Boa 2 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Pianosa Boa 2 (★4.4)

In front of the historic harbor of Pianosa Island is Buoy 2, which indicates the mooring point for visiting these submerged rocks that stand out amidst the posidonia giving breathtaking scenery.
Diving in Elba Snc, 57030 Procchio (Li)
Pianosa Boa 3 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Pianosa Boa 3 (★4.4)

Probably the best dive site on the island of Pianosa, a shoal rich in life with a pinnacle reaching 3 meters from the surface.
Mares
Ripalti <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Ripalti (★4.2)

Recommended diving depth of 20-40m, the dive site is suitable for experienced divers also because of strong current. However, the diveable shallow starts at 12m and develops into several solitary boulders.
MARINA DI CAMPO DIVING, 57034 Campo nell'Elba
Scoglio del Remaiolo <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Scoglio del Remaiolo (★4.3)

Outcropping rock, southward part forms a ridge that sinks to about 50 meters. Northward dive suitable for Open Water Diver hikers.
Mares
Focacciola/Gemini Rock <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Focacciola/Gemini Rock (★4.2)

Shoal off the Gemini Islands. Maximum depth is about 25m. There is a small grotto at 8m and a canyon at 10-12m to explore. The saddle shaped dive site can be circled in about 40 minutes.
Aqualung
Gemini West <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Gemini West (★4.2)

Shallow dive site, ideal for beginners. Here you follow a scree edge towards the open sea. The dive site extends from the surface to a maximum depth of 14m.
DIVE CENTER BLU, 57034 Marina di Campo
Punta Fetovaia <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Punta Fetovaia (★4.1)

In the waters below Punta Fetovaia we can find a rocky seabed full of ravines and a garden of gorgonians of incredible size! Dive open to all levels but especially to advanced divers.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Picchi di Pablo <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Picchi di Pablo (★4.3)

The boat anchors at a depth of 6 meters just above the drop off, a long vertical wall that reaches 30 meters and then finds some sand.
Diving in Elba Snc, 57030 Procchio (Li)
Secca di Fetovaia <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Secca di Fetovaia (★4.2)

Fetovaia is one of the most famous beaches on Elba and the shoal is located right in front of the gulf, rising from 50m up to about 10m from the surface.
Aqualung
Punta Morcone <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Punta Morcone (★4.3)

Located on the southern coast of Elba, off the promontory of Punta Morcone. The edge of the breaker enters a sandy seagrass bed from about 11 m depth to 40 m drop-off.
Mares
Morcone Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.9)</span>

Morcone Bay (★3.9)

Directly on Morcone beach there is a small bay that is excellent for the novice diver to learn about the underwater world of Elba. From the beach you can easily walk into the water to start your dive there. The depth ranges from 2 meters to 10 meters. Great for beginners!
Mares
Secca di Fonza <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Secca di Fonza (★4.3)

The shoal is about a hundred meters from Fonza beach. Its cap is at - 4 m, and the east-facing wall plummets to the bottom on the sand at - 40 m.
MARINA DI CAMPO DIVING, 57034 Campo nell'Elba
Scoglio della Triglia <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Scoglio della Triglia (★4.2)

Outcropping rock present south of the Gulf of Marina di Campo. Wonderful dive site for Try, Open and advanced. Thanks to its conformation it always gives excitement.