This dive site, Secca del Careno, is located off the tip of St. Andrew, near Elba Island, Italy. Marked by two dedicated mooring buoys, the Careno shoal offers a variety of dive profiles, catering to different experience levels. Divers can explore depths ranging from its shallower parts down to 31 meters, with an average depth of 15 meters, making it suitable for multi-level diving.
The site is renowned for its vibrant marine life, featuring a constant presence of snapper and various pelagic fish. Depending on the season, divers frequently encounter large schools of barracuda and have the exciting possibility of spotting majestic eagle rays gliding by.
The best time to visit for observing barracuda and eagle rays is typically during warmer months when pelagics are more active. With its varied depths, Secca del Careno is excellent for both scuba divers of all levels, offering shallower sections for beginners and deeper areas for more experienced divers. Freedivers will also find the site appealing due to its diverse depth range and abundant marine encounters.
