This dive site, located within the La Maddalena National Park archipelago, offers a unique wall diving experience. The area features substantial rock formations creating natural arches and caves – shelters for diverse marine life. Notably, it’s home to numerous conger eels, which can grow to impressive sizes. As you descend into deeper areas, the underwater environment resembles an aquarium, providing exceptional visibility and a remarkable sense of immersion. It's a fantastic location for observing large conger eels in their natural habitat.
Punta Coticcio
Wall dive with arches, caves, and large conger eels.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features a wall with potential for depth, plus arches and caves requiring good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:
Mild
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