This dive site is suitable for experienced divers who have completed Deep Diver training. Due to the current, a negative entry in the blue is typically required. Divers are invited to descend to approximately 40 meters to observe small purple gorgonias, which give the site its name. For safety, ascend slowly along the reef wall before running out of bottom time. The average depth here is 20 meters. You may encounter a variety of marine life including gorgonias, grouper, snapper, barracuda, nudibranchs, and red coral.
The Gorgonias
Deep wall dive with currents, famous for purple gorgonias.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Snapper
Honeycomb Grouper
Mediterranean Red Coral
Sea Fan
Nudibranch
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
advanced
Requires Deep Diver training for 40m depth and handling strong currents.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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