Motore dei Monaci

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© ORSO DIVING CLUB, 07021 Arzachena
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© ORSO DIVING CLUB, 07021 Arzachena

Motore dei Monaci

★★★★☆ (243)

The Motor is the dive north-east of the Islet of the Monks. The name derives from the presence of a large diesel engine located at 23m, at the foot of a small wall facing north. This small wreck offers hiding places to numerous life forms, first of all the conger eels and morays.

Around the engine lives one of the largest shoals of banded sea bream in the area, which undisturbed seem to be suspended in the crystalline water of the island.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Enriched Air Nitrox

Enriched Air Nitrox

- This course is an ideal way to expand your diving knowledge and learn how to safely use oxygen-enriched mixtures.The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox course will enable you to understand the benefits and limitations of Nitrox, properly plan dives, analyze the mixture before use, and set up your dive computer according to oxygen percentage.The student will learn all the information needed to dive with greater awareness, optimizing bottom times and properly managing oxygen exposure limits.The course includes the theory portion, use of the Nitrox analyzer, and SSI digital training materials.* End of course certification with issuance of SSI international certification + €50.00

May 13, 2026 +18 More
$188.32
€160.00

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
49 Sightings
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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
18 Sightings
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2
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3
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10
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3
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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.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
6 Sightings
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2
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4
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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.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
31 Sightings
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3
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4
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8
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13
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3
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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.: 190

Alamy-Water Frame
Conger Eel

Conger Eel
7 Sightings
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5
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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.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
6 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

ORSO DIVING CLUB

ORSO DIVING CLUB

Loc. Poltu Quatu - Lato ovest porto, 07021 Arzachena, OT - Italy
ORSO DIVING CLUB

ORSO DIVING CLUB

Loc. Poltu Quatu - Lato ovest porto, 07021 Arzachena, OT - Italy
Funny Diving GmbH, Tauchcontainer.ch

Funny Diving GmbH, Tauchcontainer.ch

Bahnhofstrasse 4, 4142 Muenchenstein, Switzerland
SCUBA REVOLUTION, SCUBA REVOLUTION Diving Center

SCUBA REVOLUTION, SCUBA REVOLUTION Diving Center

VIA A.VESPUCCI 20, 07021 CANNIGIONE, SS - Italy

Norde Diving Team, Nordé Diving World

Via XXIV Maggio 44, 31015 CONEGLIANO, TV - Italy

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