Saint Nazaire

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Saint Nazaire

★★★★★ (5)

Also known as the Moneglia steamer. A wreck that is not always easy because of poor visibility, but if good it is really beautiful. As soon as you descend you immediately encounter the two spectacular Bighi

Depth from 48 to 55 mt. Often inhabited by redfish, conger eels and lobsters. St. Peter's can sometimes be seen wandering on the bridge.

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MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO

BOX 117 P.TO TURISTICO LAVAGNA, 16033 LAVAGNA, GE - Italy

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