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1Punta Scaletta
Punta Scaletta is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Italy, Tuscan Archipelago, Isola di Giannutri which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
AdvancedMax depth 114.8 ftBoat or Shore entry
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3Scoglio di Capri
A submerged and deep rock northbound Ventotene with clear water and nice underwater conformation. Sometimes some pelagic fish.
AdvancedMax depth 114.8 ftBoat entry
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4Secca della Colombara
Interests: - Biological: Groupers and pelagic fishes, red gorgonian coral Paramuricea clavata. Barracudas can be seen if there's current. - Geological: One side of the reef looks like cut on purpose straight from 6 metres to 24 metres and again to 50 m. Boat anchors on top of the reef. 1. stepside 2. soft slope side Both itineraries can be as deep as you want
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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5Punta San Pancrazio
Punta San Pancrazio is also known as S. Pancrazio.
IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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7Cebello
Very beautiful fan corals and "mountain" formations. Southern side of Isola d'Elba
IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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8Y-40
The hotel offers tickets to freedive and scuba dive. Italian freediver Umberto Pelizzari first measured the depth before the pool was open. When it opened on 5 June 2014, it was awarded the "Deepest Swimming Pool for Diving" by the Guinness World Records. It is 137 ft (42 m) deep with thermal water. The pool features underwater caves and a suspended, transparent, underwater tunnel for guests to walk through. It includes platforms at various depths, ranging from 4.2 feet (1.3 m) to 39 ft (12 m), before the walls of the pool narrow into a well-like funnel which plunges straight down to 137 feet (42 m). The hotel offers tickets to freedive and scuba dive. Y-40 is also known as The Deep Joy.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ft
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9La Franata
La Franata is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Italy, Lazio which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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10Tevfik Kaptan
Close to Torre Vado harbour. Dive possible only with registered Dive Centers
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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11Secca della croce
Secca della croce is also known as Secca della croce.
IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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12Allume
Allume is a dive spot with two half-opened caves and one real cave with a big dome and a narrow exit. Allume Bai Allume is also known as Cala dell'Allume.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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13Parete delle gorgonie
In this dive site is possible to find almost all the Mediterranean species on sea animals and plants. Huge red gorgonians from 30 meters, small red corals trees and several kinds of fish. This dive site can be easily reached by rib from Biscione in less than 10 minutes.
IntermediateMax depth 114.8 ftBoat entry
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14franata di corniglia
Liguria, La Spezia. National Park of Cinque Terre franata di corniglia is also known as franata di corniglia.
Max depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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15Lo scoglietto
Many diving in this area. From 0 to about 50 meters.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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16Grotta Dell'Eremita
Grotta Dell'Eremita is also known as Grotta Eremita.
IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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17Cala dei Turchi
Isole tremiti, Isola di Capraia Cala dei Turchi is also known as Cala dei Turchi.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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18Punta del Turco
Punta del Turco is also known as punta del turco.
IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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20Secca di Miseno
The dive starts at -22 m down to -45 m. Very nice dive site full of red and yellow sea fan. Located close to the lighthouse at Miseno.
IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Italy?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Italy are Punta Scaletta (5.0 from 1 review), Scoglio del medico (5.0 from 1 review) and Scoglio di Capri (4.0 from 2 reviews).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Italy?
The top-rated beginner sites are Scoglio del medico (5.0 from 1 review) and Secca della Colombara (4.0 from 1 review).
What is the best advanced dive in Italy?
Punta Scaletta (5.0 from 1 review), reached by boat, with a maximum depth of 114.8 ft.